Using the visual to address gender based violence in rural South Africa Ethical Considerations
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2016-10
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LEARNing Landscapes
Abstract
The paper presents findings from participatory visual research (such as such as photovoice, digital storytelling, participatory video, and participatory asset mapping) towards investigating violence against women and girls (VAW). Results suggest that while ethical issues may arise in the application of participatory visual tools in contexts of vulnerability, it is still possible to proceed without harm and to gain pertinent insight into this important issue. Qualitative studies with indigenous communities, in particular those that incorporate participatory techniques, can help to build a body of evidence about VAW that is directly informed by the people whose lives are under study.
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GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE, PARTICIPATORY ACTION RESEARCH, PARTICIPATORY VISUAL RESEARCH, RESEARCH METHODS, HUMAN SECURITY, VISUAL COMMUNICATION, PHOTOVOICE, SEXUAL VIOLENCE, ETHICS, RESEARCH CAPACITY BUILDING, INDIGENOUS WOMEN, GIRLS, WOMEN’S RIGHTS, SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTH OF SAHARA