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PU Workshop Empowers Research with Community Focus
14 Dec
Summary
- Workshop focused on participatory research methods in social sciences.
- Emphasized shifting research from 'on' communities to 'with' communities.
- Attended by 25 scholars from diverse social science disciplines.
Panjab University recently organized a one-day workshop focused on Participatory Action Research Methods in Social Sciences. This initiative, hosted by the public administration department, aimed to enhance research capabilities and foster community-involved methodologies among scholars. The event underscored a crucial evolution in research philosophy.
The workshop emphasized a paradigm shift, moving research practices from merely studying communities to actively involving them in the research process. Key themes explored included the principles of democracy, ethical considerations, empowerment, and the pursuit of social justice within academic inquiry. Participants engaged in interactive sessions, group discussions, and shared experiences.
Resource person Prof K Gireesan from RGNIYD guided approximately 25 research scholars and students from disciplines such as public administration, political science, economics, and English. Attendees found the workshop valuable for understanding how to conduct research that is both socially relevant and ethically sound, marking a step forward in applied social science research.
