Social Anthropology
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Ideas Across Cultures and Contexts
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Ethnographic Research:
The journal emphasizes empirical research through ethnography, encouraging contributions that provide deep, nuanced insights into various cultures and social practices. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
It promotes interdisciplinary research that connects anthropology with other fields such as sociology, political science, gender studies, and environmental studies, enriching the understanding of social phenomena. - Critical Engagement with Global Issues:
The journal addresses pressing global issues such as migration, climate change, human rights, and political conflicts, providing anthropological perspectives that highlight the human dimension of these challenges. - Reflexivity in Research:
A strong focus is placed on reflexivity and the ethical implications of anthropological research, encouraging authors to reflect on their positionality and the impact of their work. - Kinship and Social Relations:
Exploration of kinship structures, familial dynamics, and social relationships remains a core area, examining how these aspects shape identities and cultural practices. - Cultural Politics and Identity:
The journal investigates the intersections of culture, politics, and identity, focusing on how cultural narratives and practices influence social and political structures. - Environmental Anthropology:
A growing area of focus is the relationship between humans and their environments, particularly in the context of climate change and ecological sustainability.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Anthropology:
With the rise of digital technologies, there is an increasing focus on digital anthropology, exploring how online spaces and digital practices shape social interaction and cultural expression. - Migration and Displacement Studies:
Research on migration, refugee experiences, and the politics of displacement has gained prominence, addressing urgent global crises and their anthropological implications. - Climate Change and Environmental Justice:
A notable trend is the emphasis on climate change and environmental justice, examining the cultural and social impacts of ecological transformations and advocating for sustainable practices. - Humanitarianism and Crisis Intervention:
The journal is increasingly publishing works that critique humanitarian efforts and explore the complexities of aid, compassion, and the politics surrounding crises. - Health and Illness in Context:
Emerging themes include the anthropological study of health and illness, particularly in the context of pandemics, global health policies, and local practices of care. - Posthumanism and Multispecies Relations:
There is a growing interest in posthumanism and the relationships between humans and non-human entities, reflecting broader discussions around ecology, agency, and ethics. - Political Economy and Social Inequality:
Research addressing the intersections of political economy and social inequality is trending, focusing on how economic structures influence social relations and cultural practices.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Ethnographic Methods:
There appears to be a decrease in the emphasis on traditional ethnographic methods, with more authors opting for interdisciplinary methodologies that incorporate digital tools and data analysis. - Purely Descriptive Studies:
The journal has seen a reduction in purely descriptive ethnographic studies, as there is a growing expectation for contributions to engage critically with theory and contemporary debates. - Focus on Western Contexts:
There is a noticeable decline in studies focused solely on Western societies, as the journal increasingly prioritizes global perspectives and non-Western contexts. - Historical Anthropology:
Research focusing on historical anthropology has waned, with more emphasis being placed on contemporary issues rather than historical analysis of cultural practices. - Single-Country Studies:
The trend towards comprehensive, comparative studies across multiple regions or cultures has led to a decline in research centered exclusively on single country case studies.
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