Journal of Cultural Analysis and Social Change

Journal of Cultural Analysis and Social Change is an international, peer-reviewed platform dedicated to exploring the dynamic and reciprocal relationship between culture and processes of social transformation. The journal’s mission is to cultivate a deeper understanding of how cultural systems, values, identities, and practices both influence and respond to social, political, economic, environmental, and technological change.

Recognizing that complex societal challenges rarely fit within the boundaries of a single discipline, the journal promotes an interdisciplinary ethos, encouraging collaboration among scholars from across the social sciences, humanities, and related applied fields. We aim to provide a space where theoretical innovation meets empirical rigor, where local experiences can illuminate global trends, and where scholarly work engages critically with pressing contemporary issues.

The journal also seeks to challenge Eurocentric and dominant paradigms by including diverse cultural perspectives, voices from the Global South, and research that foregrounds marginalized communities. In doing so, we aspire to contribute to policy debates, cultural understanding, and transformative social change at both local and global levels.

Scope

The journal welcomes a wide range of scholarly contributions, including original research articles, theoretical essays, critical reviews, methodological papers, and in-depth case studies. Our interdisciplinary scope spans the breadth of the social sciences, often intersecting with the humanities, arts, and applied sciences.

Core Areas of Inquiry

1. Cultural Sociology and Anthropology

   • Analysis of cultural production, consumption, and transmission.

   • Exploration of identity, tradition, ritual, and symbolic systems.

   • Comparative and cross-cultural studies of social change.

2. Political Science and International Relations

   • The cultural dimensions of governance, public policy, and political discourse.

   • Social movements, activism, and resistance through cultural forms.

   • Cultural diplomacy, nationalism, and transnational identity politics.

3. Economics, Development, and Inequality Studies

   • Cultural influences on economic behavior, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

   • Social policy analysis incorporating cultural contexts.

   • Cultural perspectives on poverty, inequality, and sustainable development.

4. Media, Communication, and Digital Cultures

   • The role of mass media, digital platforms, and algorithms in shaping culture.

   • Online communities, digital activism, and information flows.

   • Representations of identity, diversity, and social change in media.

5. History and Historical Sociology

   • Cultural interpretations of historical events and societal transformations.

   • The politics of memory, heritage, and collective narratives.

   • Historical trajectories of modernization, colonization, and decolonization.

6. Education, Knowledge, and Pedagogy

   • Intercultural education, multilingualism, and global citizenship.

   • Pedagogical strategies for fostering cultural awareness and social responsibility.

   • The role of education in transmitting and transforming cultural values.

7. Gender, Sexuality, and Intersectionality Studies

   • Cultural constructions of gender and sexuality in diverse societies.

   • Intersectional analysis of discrimination, empowerment, and activism.

   • Changing norms and their impact on identity and equality.

8. Urban, Environmental, and Migration Studies

   • Cultural dimensions of urban development, gentrification, and community life.

   • Environmental justice, climate activism, and sustainability movements.

   • Migration, diaspora identities, and cultural integration.

9. Law, Human Rights, and Ethics

   • Interaction between cultural norms and formal legal systems.

   • Cultural relativism and universal human rights debates.

   • Ethical frameworks for intercultural engagement and conflict resolution.

10. Methodological and Theoretical Innovations

    • Interdisciplinary and mixed-methods approaches to cultural analysis.

    • Critical theory, postcolonial studies, and decolonial methodologies.

    • Participatory and community-based research models.