Intersectional Principles of Community Partnership and Social Justice in Qualitative Research in Migration

Bibliographic Data

ID2411608
AuthorsHiginio Fernández-Sánchez (0000-0003-4992-7096)
Year2023
Volume22
Publication date2023-10-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Qualitative Methods (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1609-4069 • E-ISSN: 1609-4069
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/16094069231211249
OpenAlexW4388000118
LanguageEN
Citations received7
References cited47

This article examines the methodological implications of employing intersectional principles in qualitative health research conducted in migration contexts, specifically focusing on a doctoral research project on return migration and reunited couples in Mexico. The article highlights the integration of social justice and community-based research perspectives within an intersectional lens. Five key areas are examined, including recognizing diversity and agency among women who stay behind, navigating intersectional identities, understanding positionality, and advocating for populations made vulnerable by inadequate policies, navigating power dynamics and multiple social locations, and empowering the community through intersectional research. The application of intersectionality challenges homogenizing narratives, emphasizing the agency and resilience of women who stay behind. Reflexivity is crucial in mitigating biases and deepening insights, while collaboration with a local researcher enhances understanding of power dynamics. By empowering the community through advisory committees and culturally relevant dissemination, I aimed to amplify community member voices and promote social justice. This article serves as a valuable resource for researchers conducting intersectional qualitative health research in rural settings, offering guidance on integrating a strength-based approach, fostering intersectional reciprocity, and navigating positionalities

Agency (philosophy · Intersectionality · Political science · Public relations · Qualitative research · Reciprocity (cultural anthropology · Reflexivity · Social science · Sociology · Global Health Workforce Issues · Participatory Visual Research Methods · Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics · Gender Studies

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