Revista Brasileira de Historia
Scope & Guideline
Bridging Disciplines in Historical Research
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Historical Analysis:
The journal embraces a broad range of interdisciplinary approaches, integrating perspectives from sociology, anthropology, literature, and cultural studies to enrich the understanding of historical events and processes. - Focus on Race, Identity, and Social Justice:
A consistent theme in the journal is the examination of race, identity, and the socio-political dynamics affecting marginalized communities in Brazil, particularly Afro-Brazilians and Indigenous peoples. - Colonial and Post-Colonial Studies:
The journal extensively covers colonial history, the implications of colonialism in contemporary society, and post-colonial critiques, reflecting on how these historical contexts shape current identities and power structures. - Cultural History and Memory:
Emphasis is placed on cultural history, including the study of memory, heritage, and the representation of historical narratives in literature, art, and public discourse. - Critical Engagement with Historical Narratives:
The journal encourages critical reflections on established historical narratives, promoting diverse interpretations and challenging dominant historiographical paradigms.
Trending and Emerging
- Post-Colonial and Decolonial Studies:
There is a growing emphasis on post-colonial and decolonial studies, exploring the legacies of colonialism and the ongoing impacts on contemporary Brazilian society, particularly in terms of identity and cultural production. - Environmental History:
Recent publications indicate a rising interest in environmental history, examining the interplay between historical events and ecological changes, reflecting global concerns about sustainability and climate change. - Intersectionality in Historical Analysis:
The journal increasingly incorporates intersectional approaches that analyze how various social categories—such as race, gender, and class—intersect in historical contexts, providing a more nuanced understanding of social dynamics. - Cultural Representations and Memory Studies:
Emerging themes include the study of cultural representations and collective memory, particularly how historical narratives are constructed, contested, and remembered in public spaces and cultural artifacts. - Transnational Histories:
There is a noticeable trend towards transnational approaches, exploring connections between Brazil and other countries, particularly in the context of migration, cultural exchanges, and shared histories.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Political Histories:
There seems to be a decline in publications centered around conventional political histories, particularly those that focus solely on elite political figures or linear narratives of state formation without considering broader social contexts. - Eurocentric Perspectives:
The journal is moving away from Eurocentric interpretations of Brazilian history, reflecting a broader shift towards indigenous and local narratives that prioritize non-European perspectives. - Economic History Focus:
Although economic history remains important, there is a noticeable reduction in articles dedicated exclusively to economic analysis or quantitative methods, as the journal increasingly favors qualitative approaches that explore social and cultural dimensions.
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