PUBLIC CULTURE
Scope & Guideline
Exploring the Nexus of Culture and Politics.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Cultural Critique and Theory:
The journal emphasizes critical analysis of cultural texts and practices, examining their implications on social and political contexts. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
It adopts methodologies from various disciplines including sociology, anthropology, media studies, and cultural studies to provide a comprehensive understanding of public culture. - Global Perspectives:
Public Culture engages with global issues and diverse cultural contexts, highlighting voices and narratives from marginalized communities. - Political Engagement:
The journal explores the role of culture in political movements and social change, investigating how cultural expressions can mobilize communities. - Thematic Exploration of Contemporary Issues:
It consistently addresses pressing contemporary issues such as climate change, technology, and social justice through a cultural lens.
Trending and Emerging
- Climate Change and Environmental Politics:
The journal has seen an increase in articles discussing the cultural implications of climate change, exploring how narratives and practices shape environmental activism. - Digital Culture and Technology:
There is a rising focus on the intersection of culture and technology, particularly how digital platforms influence social interactions and political movements. - Postcolonial and Decolonial Studies:
Emerging themes in postcolonial critiques highlight the complexities of identity, race, and power dynamics in contemporary society, reflecting an important shift towards decolonial perspectives. - Health and Crisis Narratives:
The impact of global health crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, on cultural practices and societal norms has become a significant area of exploration, revealing the interplay between culture and public health. - Affective Politics and Emotional Labor:
There is an increasing interest in how emotions shape political engagement and cultural production, emphasizing the role of affect in public life.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Media Studies:
There is a noticeable decline in papers focusing solely on traditional media forms, as the journal increasingly emphasizes new media and digital culture. - Narrowly Defined Cultural Studies:
Research with a narrow focus on specific cultural phenomena without broader socio-political implications has become less frequent, reflecting a shift towards more integrative and critical studies. - Static Cultural Heritage:
Themes centered around static concepts of cultural heritage have waned, as the journal pivots towards dynamic and evolving cultural practices and their impacts. - Eurocentric Perspectives:
The focus on Eurocentric cultural narratives has diminished, giving way to more diverse and inclusive representations of culture from non-Western contexts.
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