Urbanities-Journal of Urban Ethnography
Scope & Guideline
Exploring the Pulse of Urban Life
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Urban Ethnography:
The journal is dedicated to the ethnographic study of urban environments, examining how culture, identity, and social relations are shaped within city contexts. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
It encourages the use of multidisciplinary frameworks, integrating perspectives from anthropology, sociology, geography, and political science to enrich urban studies. - Focus on Inequality and Legitimacy:
A significant emphasis is placed on issues of inequality, social justice, and the legitimacy of governance in urban settings, exploring how these factors affect community dynamics. - Crisis and Resilience:
The journal often addresses themes related to crises (e.g., pandemics, social unrest) and the resilience of urban communities, providing a platform for discussions on survival strategies and adaptations. - Cultural Practices and Everyday Life:
Research published in the journal frequently focuses on the poetics of daily life and cultural practices, revealing how these elements contribute to the social fabric of urban areas.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of Covid-19:
There is a notable increase in research addressing the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on urban life, exploring themes of survival, community resilience, and shifts in social practices. - Digital Urbanism:
Emerging studies on digital technologies and their impact on urban spaces highlight how digital media shapes social interactions, community building, and urban governance. - Environmental and Ecological Concerns:
Research focusing on urban ecology and environmental justice is gaining prominence, reflecting growing awareness of sustainability issues within urban contexts. - Health and Public Health Legitimacy:
The legitimacy of health institutions and public health narratives is increasingly scrutinized, particularly in light of global health crises, making this a vital area of inquiry. - Cultural Narratives and Identity Politics:
There is a rising interest in how cultural practices and narratives contribute to identity formation and political engagement in urban settings, particularly among marginalized groups.
Declining or Waning
- Gentrification Studies:
Although gentrification has been a prominent topic in urban studies, recent publications suggest a waning focus on this theme, with fewer ethnographies exploring the socio-economic impacts of gentrification on communities. - Rural-Urban Migration:
Research specifically addressing rural-urban migration dynamics has become less prevalent, indicating a potential shift towards more localized urban issues rather than broader migratory patterns. - Historical Urban Studies:
The exploration of historical contexts in urban settings has decreased, with more recent work centering on contemporary issues rather than historical legacies that shape current urban life. - Formal vs. Informal Economy:
The distinction between formal and informal economic practices seems to be receiving less attention, as the journal increasingly focuses on nuanced everyday practices rather than binary classifications. - Static Community Studies:
There appears to be a decline in studies that treat urban communities as static entities, with a shift towards dynamic analyses that consider change and fluidity in urban social structures.
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