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Reflecting on Critical Theory and Qualitative Research

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Key Works in Critical Pedagogy

Part of the book series: Bold Visions in Educational Research ((BVER,volume 32))

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In Rethinking Critical Theory and Qualitative Research, Kincheloe and McLaren detail how critical social theory and qualitative research methodology can be intentionally leveraged to decolonize knowledge production by destabilizing the dominance of Western epistemologies and by creating sacred space for indigenous epistemologies.

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Hayes, K. (2011). Reflecting on Critical Theory and Qualitative Research. In: Hayes, K., Steinberg, S.R., Tobin, K. (eds) Key Works in Critical Pedagogy. Bold Visions in Educational Research, vol 32. SensePublishers. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6091-397-6_24

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