POLIS, taken from Greek, refers to a city-state, but it also carries broader implications related to community, society, and governance. The word symbolizes the micro and macro nature of societies and the people that live within them. Sociology and Anthropology, as academic disciplines, often explore the dynamic nature of human societies and communities; the name POLIS here symbolizes the different aspects of the spaces within which we exist.

It is not an understatement to say that the goal of this journal is to foster curiosity for the sake of it within the disciplines of sociology and anthropology. Having said that, the breadth of topics we want to cover in this journal is extensive. We want to delve into specific sub-disciplines like Medical Anthropology and Globalization but also adopt an interdisciplinary approach to cover a multitude of topics within the broader fields of sociology and anthropology. As the department increases in numbers, there is a growing demand for a place for students to express their academic achievements and pursue personal projects that they cannot do in classes.

Here, POLIS wants to create an inclusive space for undergraduate students in sociology and anthropology, offering students a platform for academic engagement, collaboration, and the dissemination of high-quality research. Our vision is to promote academic curiosity within sociology and anthropology and make these incredible works accessible to all. As an open-access journal, we envision an academic space where knowledge within these fields is shared and accessible to all without barriers.

Our intended audience is anyone looking to feel inspired by the works of undergraduate students in sociology and anthropology. Our values at POLIS include student empowerment, academic rigour, accessibility, fostering relationships within the department, interdisciplinary engagement, synthesis of perspectives, and importance towards the learning process.

Though focusing on fostering curiosity, we want to explore different epistemologies within the field. As a culmination of different forms of knowledge, we want to create practical and theoretical approaches to some of the prominent issues we face in society.