Research Justice

by Andrew J. Jolivette (Editor)

Challenging traditional models for conducting social science research within marginalized populations, “research justice” is a strategic framework and methodological intervention that aims to transform structural inequalities in research. This book is the first to offer a close analysis of that framework and present a radical approach to socially just, community-centered research. It is built around a vision of equal political power and legitimacy for different forms of knowledge, including the cultural, spiritual, and experiential, with the goal of greater equality in public policies and laws that rely on data and research to produce social change.

Genres: Academic

240 pages, Paperback

First published August 15, 2015

Reviews

[Tara Brabazon]

A strong and fascinating book that offers both breadth and depth. It is a strong introductory guide to creating research questions, materials and outcomes to enable social change. The attention to ethnography is particularly noteworthy. While a little uneven, each chapter provides attention to how a researcher acknowledges their position, and creates room for their subjects to remain autonomous and gain empowerment through consciousness.

[Mills College Library]

303.4 R4325 2015