Participatory Action Research in Post-Colonial Contexts
Decolonial Approaches for Sustainable Social Change, Community Empowerment, and Equity
Seiten
2025
Routledge (Verlag)
978-1-041-10347-9 (ISBN)
Routledge (Verlag)
978-1-041-10347-9 (ISBN)
This book a comprehensive exploration of Participatory Action Research (PAR) as a transformative methodology uniquely suited to post-colonial contexts, explicitly addressing the ongoing impact of colonial legacies and systemic inequalities in knowledge production and social change.
Participatory Action Research in Post-Colonial Contexts provides a comprehensive exploration of Participatory Action Research (PAR) as a transformative methodology uniquely suited to post-colonial contexts, explicitly addressing the ongoing impact of colonial legacies and systemic inequalities in knowledge production and social change.
Integrating critical theory, methodological insights, and vivid case studies, this book highlights how PAR empowers marginalised communities, advances social justice, and promotes sustainable development. Readers will benefit from practical strategies for navigating ethical complexities, addressing power imbalances, and ensuring the enduring impact of participatory research. Key features include an in-depth examination of decolonial frameworks, guidance on measuring and sustaining social change, and innovative methods integrating digital technology to scale participatory initiatives.
Ideal for graduate students, researchers, lecturers, and practitioners in sociology, anthropology, education, development studies, and environmental justice, this text also serves as essential reading for policymakers and activists committed to equity-driven research and community empowerment.
Participatory Action Research in Post-Colonial Contexts provides a comprehensive exploration of Participatory Action Research (PAR) as a transformative methodology uniquely suited to post-colonial contexts, explicitly addressing the ongoing impact of colonial legacies and systemic inequalities in knowledge production and social change.
Integrating critical theory, methodological insights, and vivid case studies, this book highlights how PAR empowers marginalised communities, advances social justice, and promotes sustainable development. Readers will benefit from practical strategies for navigating ethical complexities, addressing power imbalances, and ensuring the enduring impact of participatory research. Key features include an in-depth examination of decolonial frameworks, guidance on measuring and sustaining social change, and innovative methods integrating digital technology to scale participatory initiatives.
Ideal for graduate students, researchers, lecturers, and practitioners in sociology, anthropology, education, development studies, and environmental justice, this text also serves as essential reading for policymakers and activists committed to equity-driven research and community empowerment.
Bunmi Isaiah Omodan is an NRF-rated researcher at the University of the Free State, South Africa, holding dual PhDs in Education Management and Leadership, and Governance and Political Transformation. Recognised for excellence in research productivity and awarded the Vice Chancellor’s Research Award, Prof Omodan is editor-in-chief of two accredited journals and serves on several editorial boards.
1. Introduction to Participatory Action Research 2. Decolonising Research Through PAR 3. Ethical Considerations and Power Dynamics in PAR 4. Case Studies: PAR in Action 5. Challenges and Opportunities in Implementing PAR 6. Impact Assessment and Measuring Social Change Through PAR 7. Future Directions for PAR in Post-Colonial Contexts
| Erscheinungsdatum | 12.09.2025 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 1 Halftones, black and white; 1 Illustrations, black and white |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 174 x 246 mm |
| Gewicht | 250 g |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Allgemeines / Lexika | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Bildungstheorie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-041-10347-6 / 1041103476 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-041-10347-9 / 9781041103479 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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