Troubling the research

Francis, D. A. (2016) Troubling the research. In: Francis, D. A. (ed.) Troubling the Teaching and Learning of Gender and Sexuality Diversity in South African Education. Series: Queer studies and education. Palgrave Macmillan: New York, NY, pp. 33-54. ISBN 9781137530271 (doi: 10.1057/978-1-137-53027-1_3)

Abstract

In this chapter, I call attention to the contentions and complexities of researching gender and sexuality diversity and schooling. My research draws on two and a half years of in-depth interviews and classroom observation carried out in the Free State Province, the third largest province in South Africa. Drawing on this experience, I raise questions about researching the teaching and learning of non-heterosexualities in education. I conclude with suggestions for further studies, which include the need for engagement with methodological issues such as insider/outsider epistemological privilege and disadvantage, sampling and the recruitment of gender and sexuality minority participants, accessing gatekeepers, evaluating alternative methodologies, ethical protocols specifically issues of anonymity, informed consent, and participant risk as a field for future research.

• Item Type: Book Sections
• Additional Information: Print ISBN: 9781137530264.
• Status: Published
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Francis, Professor Dennis
• Authors: Francis, D. A.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > School of Education
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• ISBN: 9781137530271

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