Small Axe
Scope & Guideline
Engaging with Essential Issues in Cultural Discourse
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Caribbean Studies and Postcolonial Discourse:
The journal emphasizes the exploration of Caribbean identity, history, and culture, often through the lens of postcolonial theory, providing critical analyses of literary and artistic expressions. - Critical Race Theory and Black Consciousness:
'Small Axe' is dedicated to examining issues of race, particularly anti-Blackness and the contours of Black consciousness, exploring how these themes manifest in contemporary society and literature. - Ecological and Multispecies Perspectives:
Recent publications highlight a growing interest in ecological themes, particularly the interplay between Caribbean culture and environmental issues, reflecting on how art and literature can contribute to ecological awareness. - Gender and Sexuality Studies:
The journal engages with gender and sexuality, particularly in the context of Black and Caribbean women's experiences, examining how these intersect with broader socio-political movements. - Intellectual Traditions and Historical Contexts:
'Small Axe' explores the intellectual legacies and historical contexts of Caribbean thought, emphasizing the importance of figures like Walter Rodney and Aimé Césaire in shaping contemporary discourse.
Trending and Emerging
- Renewal and Repair:
There is a growing emphasis on concepts of renewal and repair, particularly in relation to historical injustices, suggesting a shift towards restorative justice and healing within Caribbean communities. - Queer Studies and Intersectionality:
The journal is increasingly focusing on queer studies and the intersectionality of race, gender, and sexuality, highlighting the importance of diverse voices and experiences in Caribbean discourse. - Multispecies and Ecological Critique:
The emergence of themes related to multispecies interactions and ecological critique indicates a growing awareness of environmental issues within Caribbean studies, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to cultural and ecological narratives. - Global Networks and Transnationalism:
Recent publications reflect a trend towards exploring Caribbean identities within global networks, emphasizing transnational connections and the diasporic experiences of Caribbean peoples. - Critiques of Neoliberalism and Racial Capitalism:
Emerging critiques of neoliberalism and racial capitalism in the Caribbean context suggest a renewed focus on economic structures and their impact on marginalized communities, aligning with broader social justice movements.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Nationalism:
There seems to be a declining focus on traditional nationalist narratives, with fewer discussions surrounding conventional national identity, possibly due to a shift towards more complex, transnational frameworks. - Historical Narratives of Colonialism without Intersectionality:
Earlier works that focused solely on historical colonialism without integrating contemporary issues of race, gender, and sexuality are becoming less common, reflecting a move towards more intersectional analyses. - Purely Literary Criticism without Socio-Political Context:
There has been a noticeable decrease in literary criticism that does not engage with socio-political contexts, as the journal increasingly emphasizes the relevance of literature to current issues. - Homogenized Caribbean Identity:
The exploration of a singular, homogenized Caribbean identity is fading, giving way to more nuanced discussions that embrace the diversity and complexities within Caribbean societies.
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