Moving forward, looking back: the evolution of Ethnic and Racial Studies over 50 years
Abstract
This article explores the history and growth of the journal Ethnic and Racial Studies over the last fifty years. In celebrating its 50th anniversary, it highlights how the field of racial and ethnic studies has broadened and progressed, emphasising the journal's role in supporting and influencing this development. We review important milestones, key debate topics, the globalisation of research in this area, and notable shifts in research scope. The discussion also considers potential future directions for the field and possible challenges the journal may face moving forward.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Race
Genetics
and Society
Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice
Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Ethnic and Racial Studies
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Pages
- 1–16
- Publication date
- 30 March 2026
- Language
- EN