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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 13
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From Theorizing in the Ivory Tower to Creating Change with the People: Activist Research as a Framework for Collaborative Action
Jones, Denisha
International Journal of Adult Vocational Education and Technology, v8 n2 Article 3 p29-41 2017
This article provides an overview of activist research and how it is used in various field including anthropology, social movements, and education. It discusses the impetus for incorporating activism into theoretical frameworks and research methodologies and the distinct aspects of activist research. Youth participatory action research is examined to identify how activist research can be situated into the methods and outcomes.
Descriptors: Activism, Participatory Research, Action Research, Theory Practice Relationship, Research Methodology, Transformative Learning, Social Justice, School Districts, Minority Group Students, Females, Oral History, Secondary School Students, Student Projects
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: High Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Arizona (Tucson)
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