TRIPLEC-Communication Capitalism & Critique
Scope & Guideline
Transforming Understanding of Digital Media's Role in Society
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Critical Political Economy:
The journal emphasizes a critical political economy approach, examining how communication technologies and media practices are influenced by and contribute to capitalist structures. - Digital Labour and Capitalism:
A significant focus is on the concept of digital labour, exploring how work, value, and exploitation manifest in the digital economy and how they shape social relations. - Media and Democracy:
Investigating the role of media in democratic processes, the journal addresses issues like media concentration, the public sphere, and the implications of digital media for civic engagement. - Alternative Media and Economies:
The journal explores the potential of alternative media and economic models to resist dominant capitalist narratives and practices, fostering discussions around new forms of media and community engagement. - Technological Critique:
There is a consistent critique of technological determinism, focusing on how technologies can both reinforce and challenge existing power structures within capitalism. - Ecological Perspectives:
The journal also incorporates ecological critiques, examining the relationship between capitalism, communication, and ecological crises, and the role of media in shaping environmental discourse.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Capitalism and AI:
A growing theme is the intersection of digital capitalism with artificial intelligence, particularly in terms of class struggles and the implications for labour and social equity. - Platform Cooperativism:
Emerging discussions around platform cooperativism highlight alternative economic models that challenge traditional capitalist frameworks, reflecting a shift towards community-oriented digital economies. - Racial and Social Justice in Digital Spaces:
Recent publications increasingly address issues of racism, algorithmic bias, and social justice within digital capitalism, emphasizing the need for equity and inclusivity in technological advancements. - Ecological and Ethical Considerations:
There is an increasing focus on the ecological implications of digital capitalism, exploring ethics, sustainability, and the role of media in environmental discourse. - Gig Economy and Labour Organizing:
The gig economy has become a central topic, with analyses of worker organizing, mobilization, and resistance strategies in the context of precarious work conditions.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Media Critique:
There seems to be a declining focus on traditional media critiques, particularly concerning legacy media institutions, as the discourse shifts towards digital platforms and their impact. - Purely Theoretical Discussions:
The journal has moved away from abstract theoretical discussions that lack empirical grounding, favoring more applied and context-driven analyses of digital capitalism. - Historical Analyses of Media:
There is a noticeable decrease in papers that engage deeply with historical analyses of media, as the emphasis has shifted towards contemporary issues and future-oriented discussions. - Niche Cultural Studies:
Niche cultural studies topics, which were once prevalent, are now less frequently addressed, possibly due to a broader integration of cultural critique within the larger framework of digital capitalism.
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