No Happy Ending...Using Participatory Research to Produce a Photo-Novel About Unemployment with an English-As-a-Second-Language (ESL) Class
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1980
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International Forum on Participatory Research
Abstract
This paper discusses the use of participatory research methods, particularly the development of a photo-novel, to address unemployment among immigrant women in Canada. The study examines the socioeconomic challenges faced by immigrant women, including high unemployment rates and workplace exploitation. By combining English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) instruction with consciousness-raising activities, the project facilitated collective analysis and action among participants. Conducted in collaboration with St. Christopher House and the Toronto Education Board, the project highlights the potential of participatory education to empower marginalized communities.
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The paper provides a detailed account of the participatory research project, including its context, methodology, and outcomes. The study outlines the effects of the economic crisis of the 1970s on immigrant women in Canada and the strategies used to navigate systemic challenges through education and community engagement. The paper also reflects on the successes and difficulties encountered during the project.
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Participatory Research, Unemployment, Immigrant Women, ESL (English as a Second Language), Photo-Novel, Social Solutions
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Tobias, K. J., & Unda, J. (1980). No Happy Ending...Using Participatory Research to Produce a Photo-Novel About Unemployment with an English-As-a-Second-Language (ESL) Class. Presented at the International Forum on Participatory Research, Ljubljana, Yugoslavia, April 12-20, 1980.