Question 1
In the article “Decolonizing Methodologies in Qualitative Research: Creating Spaces for Transformative Praxis,” Thambinathan and Kinsella (2021) mention that “engaging in critical reflexivity extends beyond confessions of privilege” (p.3). How do you interpret this statement, and in what ways might a deeper engagement with your own positionality enrich or complicate the process of conducting research?
Question 2
How do you see your social identity influencing your research interests and priorities? How might being aware of this influence affect the way you approach and conduct your research?
Please only use these sources:
Holmes, A. G. D. (2020). Researcher positionality – A consideration of its influence and place in qualitative research – A new researcher guide. Shanlax International Journal of Education, 8(4), 1–10.
https://shanlaxjournals.in/journals/index.php/education/article/view/3232
Jacobson, D., & Mustafa, N. (2019). Social identity map: A reflexivity tool for practicing explicit positionality in critical qualitative research. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 18, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1177/1609406919870075
This is the direct article where the questions originated from based on the readings:
Thambinathan, V., & Kinsella, E. A. (2021). Decolonizing methodologies in qualitative research: Creating spaces for transformative praxis. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 20(1), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1177/16094069211014766