Call For Papers

Issue VI: Re - Defining Work

Perspectives is a bilingual double-blind peer-reviewed, annual E-journal published by Janki Devi Memorial College, University of Delhi with eISSN 2583 - 4762.

An emerging and essential field of academic enquiry, with numerous avenues of interdisciplinary interventions, is the concept of ‘Work’.

The 21st century is grappling with an influx of AI, and the increasing pressure to automate has raised some critical questions about the nature and concept of work, and its relationship with societies and cultures.

The relationship between work and its many expressions, which has driven the modern society thus far, has had cataclysmic effects on the environment, the society as well as human relationships. We are witnessing increasing intersectionalities between different dimensions of identity and dynamics therein, in the context of workspaces. There is a growing imperative to redefine the ways in which ‘work’ is understood.

The present issue of Perspectives aims to raise questions and address concerns focused on the many dimensions and definitions of work.

We invite original and unpublished research papers and review articles from various disciplines of Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences on the theme ‘Re - Defining work’ for publication in the forthcoming issue to be released in May 2026. The articles should be original research work revolving around the theme of the issue.

A list of suggested topics has also been provided below. 

These topics can be adapted and narrowed down based on specific interests, disciplinary approaches, or particular case studies, providing a solid foundation for in-depth research in the area.

• Care giving /hospice
• Domestic work/ Home and Hearth
• Family and Labour
• Contract labour
• Work, Safety and Human Rights 
•  Machine Vs. Worker
• Medical Care and Work
• Work and Identity
• Work and Law
• Education and Labour
• Work and gender
• Work and Purpose
• Work and Play
• Work and Caste
• Work in Culture
• Discourses of work
• Work and Performance
• Stereotyping work
• Leadership at work
• Organisational culture and work
• Traditional work and workmanship

In addition to research articles, Perspectives also invites topical book reviews and film reviews, as well as creative pieces / personal thoughts raising critical questions that pertain to the theme of the issue. These would be included under the journal section called Conversations.

Guidelines for submission

1. Manuscripts (including references) should be prepared in Microsoft Word, Times New Roman font, 12 point size, and should be sent to us via email.

2. The text should be submitted only when it is complete in all respects, including all relevant preliminary matter, all documents provided by the publisher (including illustrations and copyright permissions, Contract, etc).

3. Preliminary matter should include all of the following and in this order:

• The title page with the title and subtitle and your name as author or editor.
• List of abbreviations, plates, figures, maps and tables.
• An abstract of 150-200 words, with keywords.
• Please provide an 80‐100 word bio note with postal address, e‐mail and phone details. This note should be on a separate document, not included in the main body of the paper.
• Name of the contributor should not appear anywhere in the main body of the paper.
• The papers will be sent for blind peer review after being selected for publication.

1. The decision of the editorial board will be final in accepting or rejecting the article.

Email address for submission of abstracts: perspectives.jdmc@gmail.com

FINAL DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS: SEPTEMBER 01, 2025

INTIMATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF ABSTRACTS: SEPTEMBER 15, 2025

FINAL DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF PAPERS: OCTOBER 30, 2025

Perspectives Website - https://perspectives-jdmc.in/