Slovensky Narodopis-Slovak Ethnology
Scope & Guideline
Unveiling Ethnological Insights from Slovakia
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Cultural Heritage and Intangible Traditions:
The journal emphasizes the preservation and revitalization of cultural heritage, especially intangible cultural practices, through ethnographic studies and community engagement. - Social Change and Identity Formation:
It explores how sociopolitical transitions, particularly in post-socialist contexts, influence identity, community structures, and cultural practices among various ethnic and social groups. - Rituals and Religious Practices:
The journal frequently analyzes the role of rituals and religious practices in shaping cultural identity and social cohesion, focusing on their adaptive functions in contemporary society. - Migration and Transnationalism:
Research often addresses the impacts of migration on cultural identities and social relations, examining both historical and recent migration trends in Central Europe. - Grassroots Activism and Community Resilience:
The journal includes studies on grassroots movements and local activism, highlighting how communities respond to social challenges and cultural changes. - Folk Music and Oral Traditions:
It features investigations into folk music, oral histories, and traditional storytelling, emphasizing their roles in cultural memory and identity. - Political and Social Dimensions of Culture:
Papers often delve into the intersection of culture with political ideologies, examining how cultural expressions can both reflect and resist dominant power structures.
Trending and Emerging
- Precarity and Social Insecurity:
Recent publications increasingly address themes of precarity and insecurity, particularly in post-socialist contexts, highlighting the lived experiences of individuals and communities facing economic and social challenges. - Digital Culture and Online Communities:
There is a growing interest in how digital platforms and social media shape cultural expressions and identities, especially in the context of events like the COVID-19 pandemic. - Environmental and Cultural Ecology:
Emerging themes focus on the interplay between cultural practices and environmental issues, examining how communities adapt their traditions in response to ecological changes. - Intersectionality in Cultural Studies:
The journal is increasingly embracing intersectional approaches, analyzing how various social identities (such as gender, ethnicity, and class) intersect and influence cultural phenomena. - Activism and Resistance Movements:
There is a notable rise in research on grassroots activism and community-led initiatives, reflecting a broader societal engagement with cultural rights and social justice. - Reinterpretation of Festivals and Celebrations:
Recent studies delve into the transformation of traditional festivals and celebrations, exploring their contemporary meanings and roles within society.
Declining or Waning
- Historical Ethnography:
There has been a noticeable decline in publications focusing solely on historical ethnography, as contemporary issues and current social phenomena take precedence over historical analysis. - Traditional Craftsmanship:
Research dedicated to traditional crafts, while still relevant, has decreased in frequency, suggesting a shift towards more pressing contemporary cultural practices rather than historical craft preservation. - Static Cultural Representations:
Papers that depict cultures in static terms—focusing on unchanging traditions—are becoming less common, as the journal increasingly prioritizes dynamic cultural interactions and transformations. - Regional Studies with Limited Scope:
Studies that concentrate narrowly on specific regions without broader contextualization are seeing less attention, as there is a growing trend towards comparative analyses and transnational perspectives. - Theoretical Discussions Without Empirical Data:
There is a reduction in purely theoretical papers that lack empirical grounding, as the journal favors research that is supported by fieldwork and real-world applications.
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