From Theorizing in the Ivory Tower to Creating Change with the People: Activist Research as a Framework for Collaborative Action

Denisha Jones
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Denisha Jones: Trinity Washington University, Washington, D.C., USA

International Journal of Adult Vocational Education and Technology (IJAVET), 2017, vol. 8, issue 2, 29-41

Abstract: 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.

Date: 2017
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