SN Social Sciences is a multi- and interdisciplinary journal serving the Social Sciences community. The journal’s scope is inclusive; we encourage the submission of original research and review articles from theoretical, policy and methodological perspectives. Submissions are evaluated on their academic rigor and methodological soundness. SN Social Sciences welcomes thematic Collections/Special Issues on key research topics edited by recognized experts in the field. If you would like to submit a proposal, please do so here. We are particularly interested in studies that address society’s grand challenges, as defined by the UN Sustainable Development Goals, from a social sciences perspective. Together with the support of an international Editorial Board we are committed to upholding the highest editorial and ethical standards. We strive to provide our authors and readers with a responsive and efficient service and offer them a highly respected home for their research. The journal welcomes research in, and between, the following disciplines: Archaeology* Anthropology Communication & Media Cultural Studies Demography Development Studies Education Ethics Gender Studies Human Geography Labour Studies Language & Linguistics Law & Criminology Migration Studies Political Science Population Studies Race & Ethnic Studies Religion Sociology Social Policy Social Work Urban Studies *Archaeology in the context of the Social Sciences The Business & Management, Economics and Finance communities are served by our sister publication SN Business & Economics. .