Aim and Scope

Journal of Sociology in East and Horn of Africa is an international, double-blind peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing high-quality research and critical scholarship in sociology and the broader social sciences. The journal provides an inclusive platform for researchers, academics, policy makers, and practitioners to disseminate original research that enhances understanding of contemporary social realities within East Africa, the Horn of Africa, and comparable regions worldwide.

The journal seeks to promote rigorous theoretical, empirical, and interdisciplinary research that contributes to sociological knowledge while addressing pressing social issues affecting African societies and the Global South. It encourages scholarship that integrates indigenous perspectives, innovative methodologies, and comparative analyses capable of informing policy, practice, and academic debate.

Scope of the Journal

The journal welcomes original manuscripts in, but not limited to, the following areas:

  • Classical and Contemporary Sociological Theory
  • Social Structures and Social Institutions
  • Gender Studies and Feminist Sociology
  • Youth, Childhood and Generational Studies
  • Family, Marriage and Kinship
  • Ethnicity, Identity and Nationalism
  • Urban Sociology and Rural Development
  • Migration, Refugees and Displacement
  • Social Inequality and Poverty
  • Social Policy and Welfare Systems
  • Conflict, Peacebuilding and Social Justice
  • Religion, Culture and Social Change
  • Medical Sociology and Public Health
  • Environmental Sociology and Climate Change
  • Criminology and Deviance
  • Political Sociology and Governance
  • Education and Society
  • Digital Society, Media and Technology
  • Globalization and Development Studies
  • Community Development and Civil Society

Types of Manuscripts

The journal publishes:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Theoretical Papers
  • Research Notes
  • Book Reviews
  • Policy Analyses
  • Short Communications

The journal particularly welcomes comparative and interdisciplinary studies that provide new sociological insights into African societies while contributing to global scholarly discourse.