Surveillance & Society
Scope & Guideline
Connecting scholars and practitioners in the realm of surveillance studies.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Critical Examination of Surveillance Technologies:
The journal focuses on the implications of various surveillance technologies, including AI, digital monitoring, and data analytics, and how they influence societal norms and individual behaviors. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Surveillance Studies:
Surveillance & Society promotes interdisciplinary research that draws from sociology, political science, law, media studies, and cultural studies to analyze the complexities of surveillance. - Impact of Surveillance on Marginalized Communities:
A key area of focus is the exploration of how surveillance disproportionately affects marginalized groups, including discussions on race, gender, and socio-economic status. - Surveillance and Governance:
The journal investigates the relationship between surveillance practices and governance, particularly in terms of state power, policing, and public policy. - Cultural Representations of Surveillance:
There is a strong emphasis on cultural analysis, including how surveillance is represented in literature, film, and other media, providing insights into societal attitudes and anxieties about surveillance.
Trending and Emerging
- AI and Surveillance Integration:
There is a notable increase in research exploring the integration of artificial intelligence in surveillance practices, addressing concerns about algorithmic bias, predictive policing, and the ethical implications of AI-driven monitoring. - Surveillance in Crisis Situations:
Recent papers emphasize surveillance's role in crisis contexts, such as public health emergencies and political unrest, highlighting the rapid deployment of surveillance technologies during the COVID-19 pandemic. - Cultural and Creative Responses to Surveillance:
Emerging themes include artistic and cultural critiques of surveillance, showcasing how creative practices engage with and challenge surveillance norms and technologies. - Surveillance and Environmental Governance:
The intersection of surveillance with environmental issues, particularly in the context of climate change and resource management, is gaining traction, reflecting a growing awareness of surveillance's role in ecological governance. - Data Justice and Equity:
Research focused on data justice and equitable approaches to surveillance practices has increased, emphasizing the importance of addressing power imbalances and advocating for marginalized voices in surveillance discourse.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Policing and Surveillance Practices:
Research specifically centered on conventional policing methods and their surveillance implications has waned, possibly overshadowed by more contemporary discussions on digital surveillance and algorithmic governance. - Surveillance in Pre-Internet Contexts:
There appears to be less emphasis on historical perspectives of surveillance that predate the digital age, as the journal increasingly focuses on the implications of modern technologies. - Surveillance Theories of the Past:
Older theoretical frameworks of surveillance, such as Foucauldian analyses, are less frequently referenced, suggesting a shift towards newer theoretical paradigms that engage with contemporary issues. - Political Surveillance in Stable Democracies:
Discussions on political surveillance in stable democratic countries have decreased, perhaps due to a growing concern with authoritarian regimes and the global rise of surveillance states. - Privacy as a Standalone Topic:
The discourse surrounding privacy rights as a distinct topic has diminished, as the journal integrates privacy considerations more holistically within broader discussions on surveillance.
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