Gender experts and critical friends: research in relations of proximity

Holvikivi, Aiko (2019) Gender experts and critical friends: research in relations of proximity. European Journal of Politics and Gender, 2 (1). 131 - 147. ISSN 2515-1088

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Abstract

Research on gender expertise is often conducted from relations of proximity between academics and gender experts, raising familiar feminist methodological questions about the researcher–researched relationship. In this article, I take up the suggestion that such relationships should be guided by the principles of 'critical friendship'. I argue that critical friendship should be understood as a two-way relationship that creates space to negotiate the goals of gender expertise and how it is practised. I also caution that relations of critical friendship may cause researchers to privilege the perspectives of Global North gender experts in academic analyses, while silencing other voices.

Item Type:	Article
Official URL:	https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/bup/ejpg
Additional Information:	© 2019 European Conference on Politics and Gender and Bristol University Press
Divisions:	Gender Studies IGA: Centre for Women Peace and Security
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman Q Science > Q Science (General)
Date Deposited:	11 Jun 2020 15:03
Last Modified:	08 May 2024 20:24
URI:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/105061

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