Work-integrated learning and health literacy as catalysts for Roma empowerment and social inclusion: A participatory action research
Roma people all over the world have often been subject to prejudice, stigma, discrimination and oppression. Many Roma have little or no education, which in combination with other factors often leads to unemployment and marginalization. Based on a case study in Sweden, this paper proposes an approach that can be used in participatory projects aiming […]
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Taking action on land
If there’s one thing we are both passionate about, it’s land. Not that we want it ourselves. Rather, as scholar-activists, we’re both convinced that in South Africa, given our history, land reform is essential and must succeed in redistributing land from white to black farmers, families and communities. Like other action researchers, for us it […]
Read More...Around the table with policymakers: Giving voice to children in contexts of poverty and deprivation
Increasingly, children are seen as social actors who are knowledgeable about issues that concern their lives, both in research and policymaking. However, this approach is not without challenges, particularly in relation to sensitive topics like poverty. One key challenge relates to how to involve children effectively so that their stories are actually listened to and […]
Read More...Weaving Community-University Research and Action Partnerships for environmental justice
This article is a case study of one Community-University Research and Action Partnership (CURAP) focused on soil lead, urban gardening, and environmental justice in Sacramento, California. We argue that creating and sustaining CURAPs requires a process of weaving together diverse strands of knowledge, resources, and lines of accountability that connect all parties involved. Like the […]
Read More...Inmates vs. The Guards
“Researching prisoner experiences with prison officers: An action research-inspired approach” (Drake, 2014) is an interesting article about prisoners and prison officer’s experiences with each other. Even though the prisoners are convicted of their wrongdoings, the study aims to provide data that can help the officers better understand the pain of being imprisoned from the perspective […]
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