Call for papers 57

In recent years, urban violence has emerged as one of the most severe forms of aggression, particularly in countries and regions characterized by high levels of conflict. Colombia has experienced high rates of violence due to various historical, social, and political factors. Despite significant progress in certain areas, such as the reduction of armed conflict following the 2016 peace agreement with the FARC, various manifestations of violence persist in the country, with greater intensity in certain regions. Therefore, it is essential to continue contributing to the debate on solutions aimed at mitigating this phenomenon and its repercussions on society and the national economy.

 

We invite the national and international academic community to submit articles for the 57th edition of Sociedad y Economía on "Urban Violence and Its Effects on Communities", with the aim of exploring this critical intersection from an economic, sociological, and interdisciplinary perspective. The issue seeks to contribute to the development of more inclusive economic and social models, particularly for developing economies.

 

Submissions addressing a wide range of topics are welcome, including but not limited to:

 

• The Role of Informal Institutions in Managing Urban Violence: Analysis of gangs, armed groups, or criminal networks as actors in violent contexts.
• The Impact of Urban Violence on Social Mobility: How violence affects education, employment, and life trajectories of women, men, and young people.
• Gentrification and Forced Displacement in Violent Urban Contexts: The relationship between urban dynamics and the intensification or displacement of violence.
• Racism and Urban Violence: How race and ethnicity influence exposure to and responses to urban violence.
• Urban Violence and Illicit Economies: Drugs, human trafficking, and informal economies as drivers of violence.
• Psychological and Cultural Effects of Living in Violent Environments: Mental health, resilience, and collective trauma in urban communities.
• Digital Technologies and Urban Violence: The use of social networks, surveillance applications, and open data in the prevention or amplification of violence.
• Spatiality of Violence: Mapping and Critical Cartography: Studies on how violence is distributed and concentrated in urban spaces.
• Urban Violence and Climate Change: The impact of environmental crises on the intensification of urban conflicts.
• Children and Youth in Urban Violence Contexts: Perspectives on children's rights and how youth navigate violent environments.
• The Political Economy of Urban Security: Analysis of public budgets allocated to security and their impact on community life.
• Peacebuilding in Urban Settings: Community initiatives and local strategies to reduce violence.
• Art and Resistance in Violent Contexts: Cultural and artistic production as a form of response and protest against urban violence.

 

 

• Intersectionality and Invisible Violence in Urban Spaces: Analysis of how gender, disability, and sexual orientation influence the experience and perception of violence.
• Migration and Urban Violence: The relationship between migratory flows and increased conflicts in urban areas.
• Private Security and Urban Inequality: The rise of private security and its implications for unequal access to protection.
• Urban Resilience Against Violence: How urban environments can be redesigned to resist and mitigate violence.
• Governance Crises and Urban Violence in the Post-Pandemic Context: Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the intensification or transformation of violent dynamics.

 

We invite scholars to submit original research papers, theoretical essays, or policy analyses addressing the aforementioned topics. Submissions should be between 6,000 and 8,000 words, including references and appendices. Please submit your manuscript in Word format through the OJS system: https://sociedadyeconomia.univalle.edu.co/

 

Author guidelines are attached.

 

Book reviews are also welcome, preferably on the proposed topic. Additionally, the journal features a section titled "Other Topics," which accepts articles on various themes throughout the year. Articles may be written in Spanish or English.

 

 

Important Dates:

• Submission deadline: July 01, 2025.
• Notification of acceptance: November 1, 2025.