Transformative Worldview and Critical Theory

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to the transformative worldview and critical theory in social sciences.

Frankfurt School

A group of scholars in the 1920s that argued for the ideological and political nature of knowledge and examined the relationship between social conditions and historical contexts.

Transformative Worldview

Also known as critical theory (CT) or critical social science (CSS), it asserts that realities are socially constructed and context-specific, influenced by power relations.

Critical Race Theory

A framework that examines society and culture as they relate to race, law, and power, addressing the systemic racism and inequities in societal structures.

Critical Reflexivity

A process by which researchers recognize and understand how their social background and positionality impact their research practice and relationships with participants.

Co-creation

Collaborative research conducted by a team of co-searchers, where all participants are equals throughout the research process.

Participatory Action Research (PAR)

A research approach that emphasizes participation and action, involving subjects as active contributors to the research process.

Relational Ethics

An ethical approach in research that emphasizes mutual respect, trust, and engagement among researchers and participants.

Feminist Research

Research that aims to make the knowledge of marginalized groups visible, challenging traditional power dynamics and advocating for emancipation.

Dialectical Reasoning

A way of thinking that emphasizes the exploration of contradictions within society and human nature to achieve transformational understanding.

Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA)

A form of participatory research that empowers local community members to share their knowledge for development interventions.