Integrating critical theory, methodological insights, and vivid case studies, this book highlights how PAR empowers marginalised communities, advances social justice, and promotes sustainable development. Readers will benefit from practical strategies for navigating ethical complexities, addressing power imbalances, and ensuring the enduring impact of participatory research. Key features include an in-depth examination of decolonial frameworks, guidance on measuring and sustaining social change, and innovative methods integrating digital technology to scale participatory initiatives.
Ideal for graduate students, researchers, lecturers, and practitioners in sociology, anthropology, education, development studies, and environmental justice, this text also serves as essential reading for policymakers and activists committed to equity-driven research and community empowerment.
Bunmi Isaiah Omodan is an NRF-rated researcher at the University of the Free State, South Africa, holding dual PhDs in Education Management and Leadership, and Governance and Political Transformation. Recognised for excellence in research productivity and awarded the Vice Chancellor’s Research Award, Prof Omodan is editor-in-chief of two accredited journals and serves on several editorial boards.