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Is She One of Us? Intersecting Identities and Social Research

Gender Identity and Research Relationships

ISBN: 978-1-78635-026-8, eISBN: 978-1-78635-025-1

Publication date: 10 May 2016

Abstract

Purpose

To explore the intersecting dynamics of gender, ethnicity, age, safety, power and sexuality in two cases of qualitative research

Methodology/approach

Reflexive analysis of community participatory action research.

Findings

Being an ‘insider’ is a nuanced and complex identity in social research leading to power flows that are not unidirectional. In addition, not only is gender not the only difference that makes a difference, but it is also important to consider the importance of difference within ‘sameness’.

Originality/value

In considering intersecting identities, difference and sameness this chapter adds to the assertion that research is never ‘hygienic’ and the role of self and research participants are vital considerations at all stages from design to dissemination.

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Citation

Lozano-Neira, N. and Marchbank, J. (2016), "Is She One of Us? Intersecting Identities and Social Research", Gender Identity and Research Relationships (Studies in Qualitative Methodology, Vol. 14), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 169-190. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1042-319220160000014021

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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