Browsing by Author "Fals-Borda, Orlando"

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    Knowledge and People's Power: Lessons with Peasants in Nicaragua, Mexico, and Colombia
    (International Labour Office (ILO), 1985) Fals-Borda, Orlando
    The book synthesizes participatory experiences in Colombia, Nicaragua, and Mexico, illustrating how grassroots organizations mobilize, interact, and empower themselves through participatory action research (PAR). It provides a comparative analysis of methods and outcomes, offering lessons for integrating research, education, and political action to achieve social transformation. The work emphasizes the role of stable grassroots organizations in fostering self-reliance and countervailing political mechanisms against systemic oppression.
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    Science and the Common People
    (Punta de Lanza Foundation, Bogota, Colombia, 1980) Fals-Borda, Orlando
    This document explores the interplay between people’s science, societal crises, and knowledge production. It delves into the moral, ideological, and structural breakdowns in contemporary scientific practices, proposing an approach to revalue and rearticulate repressed knowledges. The concept of “common science” or “popular science” is presented as a constructive alternative to dominant paradigms, emphasizing the integration of cultural, social, and practical dimensions into knowledge systems. Through critical analysis, it challenges established scientific norms and highlights the potential of grassroots knowledge for societal transformation.
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    The Application of Participatory Action-Research in Latin America
    (International Sociology, 1987-12) Fals-Borda, Orlando
    This article explores Participatory Action Research (PAR) as a methodology integrating theory, action, and participation to empower exploited groups in Latin America. It highlights the dual commitment to knowledge generation and social transformation through grassroots involvement. Illustrated through field studies in Nicaragua, Colombia, and Mexico, the paper discusses the methodological principles of PAR, its focus on combining academic and popular knowledge, and its transformative potential in achieving socio-political change. Key themes include community engagement, awareness building, and revolutionary praxis. The article also critiques traditional academic approaches while advocating for a balanced, participatory framework.