PERC 2024 Abstract Detail Page
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| Abstract Title: | Exploring intersectionality as a Physics education research methodology |
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| Abstract Type: | Community Connection |
| Abstract: | Intersectionality, a term coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, describes how overlapping identities such as race, gender, sexuality, and class shape experiences. Drawn from the Black feminist schools of thought, this concept highlights the compounded effects of interlocking systems of oppression (Davis, 2014). This workshop focuses on research-guided best practices for designing studies using an intersectional framework. Through case studies, discussions and activities attendees will learn how to apply intersectionality in educational contexts and research design. Attendees will be encouraged to question their own standpoint and embrace researcher reflexivity. The workshop also addresses systemic and institutional barriers to implementing intersectional approaches and offers strategies to overcome them. Learning outcomes include: -Converting non-intersectional research questions -Applying intersectionality in proposal design -Understanding the implications of non-intersectional research practices The workshop will amplify the voices of students typically underrepresented in higher education to foster more equitable and accessible learning environments. |
| Session Time: | Community Connections 2 |
| Room: | Marina 4 |
Author/Organizer Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Toluwalase Akanbi-Akinlolu King's College London |
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| Format Description: | Workshop |
| Anticipated Participants: | The workshop is suited for educators, researchers, and faculty interested in exploring social dynamics and intersectionality both within research and in wider socio-historical contexts. |
