What is Participatory Research?
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Participatory Research (PR) emerged as a response to the limitations of conventional research paradigms and the pressing need to empower marginalized communities. It emphasizes active participation of communities, particularly the oppressed, in the research process, enabling them to analyze their own realities and foster social change. The document highlights the foundational principles of PR, including collective investigation, analysis, and action to address socio-economic, political, and cultural challenges. It critiques traditional power structures and advocates for a democratic, inclusive approach to knowledge generation. Key attributes of PR include problem-posing methodologies, the integration of social investigation with education and action, and a focus on structural transformation to improve lives.
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This document outlines the theoretical and practical aspects of Participatory Research (PR), exploring its historical roots, fundamental principles, and its transformative role in addressing social inequalities. It provides an in-depth analysis of PR as an integrated activity that combines social investigation, educational work, and collective action, emphasizing its application across diverse groups such as laborers, women, indigenous peoples, and immigrants.
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Participatory Research, Social Change, Knowledge Production, Structural Transformation, Community-Based Research, Power Dynamics, Social Inequality