Ethics in research

Ethical principles of protection from harm, informed consent, confidentiality and anonymity are generally assumed to be universally applicable, regardless of context. However, this approach to research ethics reflects a neo-colonial bias and is an aspect of methodological globalisation whereby Western forms of knowledge and approaches to research are privileged and exported to the global South. In this session, Emma will problematise these assumptions and explore alternatives.

Activity: Film Focus 3, ‘Ethics in research’ – Emma Bell

Watch the film and make your own notes in response to the following questions:

  • Are you aware of any ‘ethical oversight regimes’ where you study, work or do research? Can you describe them?
  • What alternatives to informed consent could you think of to more effectively empower yourself and others?
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