Week 3 Reading

Flashcards based on key concepts discussed in the lecture about Spivak's essay and its implications for qualitative research.

Subaltern

A social group that is marginalized or oppressed, particularly in postcolonial contexts.

Affect Theory

A theoretical approach that emphasizes emotional responses and how they influence power, identity, and social relations.

Representation

The act of depicting or portraying someone or something, often involving complexities of power dynamics.

Ontology

The philosophical study of being, existence, and the nature of reality.

Epistemology

The branch of philosophy concerned with knowledge, its nature, sources, and limits.

Silencing

The process by which certain voices or perspectives are marginalized or rendered inaudible.

Author-function

The role of the author in the production of meaning within discourse, highlighting how the author is shaped by and shapes cultural narratives.

Critical Qualitative Research

An approach that seeks to understand and challenge power structures, incorporating reflexive practices.

Translation

The act of interpreting and conveying meanings from one cultural context to another, especially in relation to subaltern experiences.

Methodological Tensions

Conflicts or challenges that arise in research practices, particularly regarding representation and power dynamics.