Tempo Social
Scope & Guideline
Bridging academia and society through open access knowledge.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Social Inequality and Class Structures:
The journal frequently addresses issues surrounding social inequality, class structures, and the intersections of race, gender, and economic status in Brazil, providing critical insights into societal dynamics. - Cultural Studies and Identity:
A significant focus on cultural expressions and identity formation, examining how cultural practices influence and reflect social realities, particularly in the context of Brazilian society. - Political Sociology and Governance:
The journal explores the relationship between society and politics, analyzing governance structures, public policies, and political movements, especially in relation to social justice and human rights. - Historical and Transnational Perspectives:
By incorporating historical analyses and transnational perspectives, Tempo Social contextualizes current events within broader historical frameworks, enriching the understanding of social changes. - Methodological Innovations in Social Research:
The journal emphasizes innovative methodologies in social research, encouraging qualitative and quantitative approaches that reflect the complexities of social life.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Communication and Social Movements:
There is a growing interest in how digital communication technologies impact social movements and political activism, highlighting the interplay between online platforms and real-world societal change. - Climate Change and Social Mobilization:
Research focused on climate change, particularly its social implications and the mobilization of communities in response, has become increasingly prominent, reflecting global concerns about environmental issues. - Intersectionality and Social Justice:
The exploration of intersectionality, particularly how various identities (race, gender, class) intersect and influence social justice efforts, is gaining attention, marking a shift towards more nuanced understandings of social issues. - Transnational Studies and Globalization:
Emerging themes related to globalization and transnational interactions are becoming more common, reflecting the complexities of global interconnections and their local impacts. - Cultural Production and Identity Politics:
There is an increased focus on how cultural production (art, literature, media) shapes and is shaped by identity politics, particularly in the context of Brazilian society and its diverse populations.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Labor Studies:
Research focused solely on traditional labor issues, such as unionization and labor rights, has seen a decline as the journal shifts towards more contemporary issues, such as gig economy and informal labor. - Historical Analysis of Political Ideologies:
The focus on historical analyses of political ideologies, particularly those related to early 20th-century movements, has waned, with more emphasis now placed on current socio-political contexts. - Local Community Studies:
There appears to be a decrease in studies centered around localized community issues, as the journal gravitates towards broader social dynamics and transnational themes. - Studies on Gender in Isolation:
While gender remains a critical topic, studies that isolate gender from other intersecting factors such as race and class are becoming less common, reflecting a move towards more intersectional approaches. - Conventional Media Analysis:
Traditional media analysis focusing solely on print and broadcast media is declining, as the journal increasingly engages with digital communication and its impact on society.
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