Engaging the Margins: Working Toward a Methodology of Empowerment

Abstract

The chapters in this section push the boundaries of research and propel research forward by not only validating marginalized groups but also by further enlisting marginalized and innovative methods. Thus, not only are marginalized groups highlighted and given voice, but the manner in which the scholars approach the subjects stem from marginalized research methods. The exemplars in this section give the reader much to consider regarding the great potential of research that is empowering, contextualized, rigorous, and builds trust between actors within the research process.