Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples
Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1999
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1999224
Book • Nonfiction
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Anthropology•
Education•
Philosophy•
Anthropology1999
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples, Linda Tuhiwai Smith explores the impact of colonialism on research practices involving Indigenous communities. She advocates for methodologies that respect Indigenous knowledge, prioritize person-first perspectives, and challenge existing power dynamics, promoting culturally sensitive and empowering research frameworks.
Informative
Challenging
Inspirational
Contemplative
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Linda Tuhiwai Smith's Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples is praised for its groundbreaking critique of Western research paradigms and its advocacy for Indigenous methodologies. Some critics note its dense academic language, which may be challenging for general readers. Overall, it is a vital resource for rethinking research ethics and practice.
Who Should Read Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples?
Readers interested in Decolonizing Methodologies are often engaged in social science, indigenous studies, or critical race theory. Similar to fans of Orientalism by Edward Said or The Wretched of the Earth by Frantz Fanon, they appreciate challenging Western-centric academic paradigms.
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Book • Nonfiction
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Anthropology•
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Philosophy•
Anthropology1999
Adult
18+ years
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