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Updated 22 June 2023
Editor’s note
Welcome to Volume 23 of New Histories, a special edition focussed on 'community'. We aim to use a diverse pool of contributions, from not only history students but also other groups within and outside of the university. This is in order to draw up an intersectional picture of community, in Sheffield and beyond!
In the 21st Century, community is more important than ever. Community-based action is needed to tackle polarisation, social injustice, climate degeneration and public health crises. By investing in our communities, we can create a better world for ourselves and future generations.
But what is actually meant by 'community'? As an idea, 'community' refers to an idealised social structure or system. It can also refer to groups of people who share a geographic location, cultural norms, profession, online interactions or common interests. A sense of community can be understood as the feeling of belonging, connectedness, and support that individuals may experience within a community.
From creative writing about the immigrant experience in 20th century England to an in-depth history of the Japanese LGBTQ+ community, this volume seeks to understand how community - in all of its forms - has changed over time. It also seeks to understand the interaction between individuals and communities. Some recurring themes are the role of women in communities, community-based living and the immigrant experience in contemporary and historical Britain.
I hope you enjoy reading!
Evelyn Nichols, Editor-in-Chief
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