Biography as empowering practice: lessons from research
Biography as empowering practice: lessons from research
This chapter explores the way of positioning biographical research and practice on a top-down/bottom-up matrix. It questions the claims for empowerment through biographical work. It does not suggest that any one positioning on the matrix is more or less desirable than the other. The chapter offers a matrix as a form of self-evaluation and reflection on research processes. In also considers issues such as ownership, power in research relationships, presentation, structure and process. Topics discussed include: the application of the research matrix; biography in top-down research; biography in bottom-up research; top-down practice; and bottom-up practice.
Keywords: biographical research, biographical practice, top-down matrix, bottom-up matrix, claims for empowerment, biographical work, form of self-evaluation, form of reflection, ownership, power in research
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