Sexualities
Scope & Guideline
Innovating Perspectives on Sexuality Research
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Exploration of Sexual Identities:
The journal investigates the construction and negotiation of diverse sexual identities, including LGBTQ+ identities, asexuality, and non-binary perspectives, often highlighting marginalized voices and experiences. - Impact of Digital Media on Sexual Practices:
It examines how digital platforms and social media influence sexual behaviors, identities, and relationships, including the role of dating apps, online pornography, and social media in shaping contemporary sexual cultures. - Intersectionality in Sexuality Studies:
The journal emphasizes an intersectional approach to understanding sexualities, exploring how factors such as race, class, gender, and age intersect to influence sexual experiences and identities. - Cultural and Political Contexts of Sexuality:
It critically analyzes the cultural and political dimensions of sexuality, including the implications of laws, policies, and societal norms on sexual freedoms and rights. - Health and Sexuality:
The journal addresses issues related to sexual health, including the impact of public health crises (such as HIV/AIDS and COVID-19) on sexual practices and the lived experiences of sexual minorities. - Sex Work and Sexual Economies:
It explores the complexities of sex work, including the social, economic, and ethical dimensions, and how these relate to broader discussions on sexuality, consent, and labor.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Intimacies and Sexual Practices:
There is a significant increase in research examining how digital technologies, including social media and dating apps, shape sexual practices and identities, highlighting the complexities of online interactions and relationships. - Intersectionality and Queer Studies:
Emerging themes focus on intersectionality within queer studies, exploring how various identities (race, class, disability) intersect with sexual identities and experiences, thus enriching the discourse surrounding sexualities. - Queer Activism and Politics:
Recent scholarship emphasizes queer activism and the political dimensions of sexuality, particularly in non-Western contexts, addressing issues of rights, representation, and social justice. - Health and Sexual Well-being:
There is a growing trend towards researching sexual health and well-being, particularly in relation to public health crises, mental health, and the experiences of marginalized communities during health emergencies. - Sexual Fluidity and Non-Monogamy:
The journal increasingly explores themes of sexual fluidity, non-monogamous relationships, and alternative family structures, reflecting changing societal norms regarding intimacy and commitment.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Gender Norms and Heteronormativity:
There appears to be a waning interest in traditional discussions surrounding heteronormativity and binary gender roles, as the journal increasingly emphasizes fluid and non-binary understandings of gender and sexuality. - Historical Analyses of Sexuality:
Research that focuses solely on historical perspectives of sexuality seems to be less prominent, indicating a shift towards contemporary issues and lived experiences rather than historical narratives. - Mainstream Media Representations:
The journal has seen a decline in articles specifically analyzing mainstream media representations of sexuality, as scholars increasingly turn their attention to niche, subcultural, and digital contexts. - Binary Frameworks of Sexuality:
Discussions framed strictly around binary understandings of sexuality (e.g., gay vs. straight) are becoming less common, as the discourse evolves to include more nuanced and diverse perspectives. - Focus on Sexual Violence Alone:
While sexual violence remains an important topic, the journal has gradually shifted towards broader discussions of sexual agency, consent, and empowerment, moving away from solely victimization narratives.
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