- Define and discuss “reflexivity” in your own words. What are some ways that you will consider “reflexivity” in your project? How might you “bend back?
– “Reflexivity” is looking at yourself through your own perspective in order to understand the people surrounding you. By looking at ourselves by the similarities and differences between us in terms of the intersectional perspective (gender, race, economic class/status, sex etc.), all people will be aware of their limitations through their perspectives, especially when in part of doing research. In consideration of my project, I’m using “reflexivity” by trying to connect with others who are working through their experiences while trying to reflect on my experience and see if there are any connections to evolve. Another way I’m considering reflexivity in my project is working on what’s need to change and revise while working on myself and looking through mine and other perspective to see what I can do to make it better. I’ll “bend back” to consider why I want to do this certain project in the first place and what I can do make sure that others include myself will be satisfy with the final results.
- What do you think about Tuck’s argument about damage-centered research? What role do “damage” and “desire” play in your project?
– Tuck’s argument about damage-centered research is very interesting but yet not surprising. I love how she talked about her own community that she grew up in and the one she lives in now and how they’re damage-centered especially with the intersectional perspective of how all people are affected. But also she used her “reflexivity” to examine herself within her community and what she can do to work on it making it better for her and everyone else. But also, I like how she talks about how everyone is affected in their own communities because of the assimilation they live in and how its being handled. But overall, I thought how her argument made very good valid points including with research of her own. The role “damage” plays in my project is in terms of what can happen if the research is not up to valid points. But the damage that can also play is the fact of what is yet to come of everything needed to be said. But the “desire” role is needing everyone to be heard with not just one voice b it all voices. How can the project be made without any people willing to listen or to contribute their own research so that the results will be valid. So even though “damage” and “desire” are different, their need to wanting people to see the end result is the same.
hey Loronda
I also did enjoy reading the second reading as well and I loved your feedback on Tuck. Also I totally understand your feedback and the role that “damage” and “desire”. I agree with the idea that the role of”damage” is important in both of our projects because we must provide information and facts that are up to standard. When it comes to “desire” it is important that we speak up for those who go unheard and bring light to important situations. I agree with your interpretation of “Reflexivity” and I love how you included intersectionality in your definition/explanation.
I agree with Alyssa about your use of intersectionality 🙂
Good discussion here. One thing to consider for your project and “damage” is to think about what defines people and their experiences that is NOT about their oppression? Where do you see desire and connection? I think this will be an interesting thread to follow as you get deeper into your project.