ThinkBites E1 Part 1: Two researchers and their reflections on creative, action-based research with young people
In this two-part ThinkBites episode, Elizabeth Ascroft and Elise Denis-Ramirez reflect on their PhD research working with young people in the field of sexual reproductive health and rights in Latin America and the Caribbean. This episode captures their ongoing conversations around curating and facilitating spaces for creative, participatory, and action-based research.
In part 1, they ask each other questions about making connections with participants, how it felt the morning of their first workshop and their standout moments. In part 2, the two reflect the tensions around ethics and collective knowledge production and what this means for practice. They wrap up with some of their top tips for those looking to enhance their practice working with young people.
This episode offers food for thought on power and creativity in action-based approaches and is a thoughtful resource for all those interested in participatory research.
Bios:
Elizabeth Ascroft is a PhD student at Open University in the UK and her research explores the process of co-creating sexuality education materials with young people in Aruba. Elizabeth is a researcher, activist and a creative and is most inspired when delving into her never-ending creative methods.
Elise Denis-Ramirez is a Danish/Chilean feminist researcher. Her PhD research at the Open University is exploring abortion, reproduction and sexuality during adolescence in Chile. Elise is driven by participatory research that is creative, gender transformative and intersectional.
This episode was produced by Elizabeth Ascroft.
The Sex, Research & Resistance Podcast
The podcast is about creating a space for fellow practitioners, researchers and activists to learn more about key issues on reproduction, sexualities and sexual health. The podcast series is based on seminars held by the research group with topics including LGBTIQ rights, abortion, youth, HIV and sexual health.
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