Co-Construction of Knowledge

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Start date: 1980End date: 1987

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    Knowledge and social change: An inquiry into participatory research in India
    (Society for Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA), 1985-10) Society for Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA)
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    Participatory research international networking memo, March 15, 1985
    (Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA), 1985-03-15) Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA)
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    Participatory research international networking memo, August 1, 1987
    (1987-08-01) Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA)
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    Notes on participatory research methodology for forest studies
    (1982-09) Tandon, Rajesh
    This document outlines a participatory research framework for studying the impact of forest legislation on forest-dwelling communities in India. It emphasizes involving local activists and residents directly in data collection, analysis, and reporting so that research becomes both documentation and a tool for mobilization.
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    Participatory research network
    (1987-03) Tandon, Rajesh
    As dissatisfaction with mainstream social science grew in the 1970s and 1980s, participatory research began to take shape as an alternative way of producing knowledge that was more closely tied to people’s struggles. This paper provides an appraisal of the first decade of participatory research and the networks that emerged around it. The study traces the evolution of the movement through three distinct phases: inception, consolidation, and diffusion. The initial years were shaped by a strong critique of conventional social science and the search for an alternative paradigm rooted in adult education and people’s struggles. The consolidation period witnessed the growth of regional networks, the establishment of participatory research as a recognized program within the International Council for Adult Education, and the development of organisations like PRIA in Asia. The phase of diffusion, then marked a shift toward deeper connections with social movements, as participatory research became more explicitly linked to issues such as land, deforestation, workers’ rights, and women’s empowerment. The paper emphasizes that the future of participatory research lies not only in refining methodology but also in expanding its influence within academia and linking more strongly with people’s concerns. By situating knowledge creation in the context of social struggles, the research underscores participatory research as both a methodology and a worldview that continues to inspire collective action and empowerment.
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    The ILO in participatory research
    (1980-03-31) Rahman, Md. Anisur