The Application of Participatory Action-Research in Latin America

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dc.contributor.authorFals-Borda, Orlando
dc.date.accessioned2024-11-21T09:10:41Z
dc.date.available2024-11-21T09:10:41Z
dc.date.issued1987-12
dc.descriptionThe paper outlines the application of PAR in rural communities across Nicaragua, Colombia, and Mexico, emphasizing its relevance to social development, education, and political action. It also addresses theoretical issues such as the perception of reality, people’s conscious struggles, and the ontological differences between developmentalist and participatory approaches. Using practical examples, it demonstrates how PAR facilitates self-organization and empowerment at the grassroots level, fostering authentic social change.
dc.description.abstractThis article explores Participatory Action Research (PAR) as a methodology integrating theory, action, and participation to empower exploited groups in Latin America. It highlights the dual commitment to knowledge generation and social transformation through grassroots involvement. Illustrated through field studies in Nicaragua, Colombia, and Mexico, the paper discusses the methodological principles of PAR, its focus on combining academic and popular knowledge, and its transformative potential in achieving socio-political change. Key themes include community engagement, awareness building, and revolutionary praxis. The article also critiques traditional academic approaches while advocating for a balanced, participatory framework.
dc.identifier.citationFals-Borda, O. (1987). The application of participatory action-research in Latin America. International Sociology, 2(4), 329–347.
dc.identifier.urihttp://192.9.200.215:4000/handle/123456789/235
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherInternational Sociology
dc.subjectParticipatory Action Research (PAR)
dc.subjectLatin America
dc.subjectMethodology
dc.subjectGrassroots Development
dc.subjectSocio-political Transformation
dc.titleThe Application of Participatory Action-Research in Latin America
dc.typeArticle

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