and i would add that it can be very helpful to become familiar with critical theory, as this epistemology informs a critical ethnographic methodology. authors like habermas, mezirow, kincheloe spring to mind. my research perspective brings together…
apparently, it's all about story-telling... i've been encouraged to develop my (creative) writing skills as much as my academic research skills in order to complete this ethnographic adventure doubling as a thesis.
why thank you ann:-) my approach is the product of an undergrad in post-structuralist theory (which i didn't think was vocational at the time), a postgrad in education for social change and cutting my teeth as an activist/practitioner in feminist wo…
thanks ann:-)
i've had a look at the article, and agree that there is much to be learned from latino approaches to critical/ethnographic research... i've also found these articles useful:
Shadduck-Hernandez, J. (2006). "Here I am now!" Critical et…
Thanks again Marcella. I was able to get hold of "On the Case" and I agree it is an excellent introduction - and their writing is beautiful, simple yet packed with ideas. Appreciate your recommednation on this.
Ann
Merriam and Simpson (95, p132-3) say of critical researchers that they assume an oppositional "stance in four distinct ways - epistemologically, cognitively, culturally, and politically" - theres a longer explanation in their book which may be worth…
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