Conviviality and research
Conviviality has become a guiding concept for research into diverse life together. One main aspect which is emphasised is the avoidance of labelling specific groups from ‘outside’ and developing self-understood and reflected analysis of everyday life and related political, economic, cultural and religious frameworks. If you are interested in researching present diverse contexts, you will find resources here.
Resources
- EN Community Practice and Critical Community Research (Diaconia, Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht,Göttingen, 2020) (PDF – 181 KB)It is generally accepted that research in relation to community practice should be participatory and qualitative. If, however you use the critical lens of the CABLE project and the concept of conviviality, a new approach to research can be traced. This article explores the 'convivial turn' in research and makes constructive proposals.
Tony Addy
