Using feminist ‘reflexive practice’ to explore stress and well-being of local researchers in South Sudan
Reddy, Dashakti Hollowell, Clare Liong Charles Aresto, Lona Grace, Nyabol Bande Joseph, Mängu Aleu Mayen Ker, Joseph Lado, Jane Mary, Kiden
Reddy, Dashakti
Hollowell, Clare
Liong Charles Aresto, Lona
Grace, Nyabol
Bande Joseph, Mängu
Aleu Mayen Ker, Joseph
Lado, Jane
Mary, Kiden
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2019-11-05
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This article discusses using feminist methods of reflexive practice to support and learn about the well-being of researchers working on gender-based violence research in South Sudan. In particular, we focus on the experiences of South Sudanese researchers undertaking this research in their own country. We share key findings and offer personal reflections on and suggestions for improving fieldwork. As feminists ourselves we placed a high value on sharing personal reflections on emotional challenges that the research team faced. However, our South Sudanese colleagues did not find these approaches very useful, preferring to discuss technical challenges, and placed emphasis on the importance of professionalism. This experience suggests the need for more culturally diverse feminist research tools, and for better recognition of the crucial role played by national researchers in international research projects. We end with recommendations.
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Gender & Development
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Feminist Values in Research
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27
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3
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1355-2074
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1364-9221