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-====== Hello, is this thing on ======
+====== Hello, is this thing on? ======
+Welcome, fresh faced stranger, to <color #ff7f27>a hitchhikers guide to gesellschaftsforchung</color>. In this wiki-course we’re going to be exploring a range of liberatory social science topics but these are presented in a, hopefully, accessible way to enable you to //conduct research for social change//. The tools discussed here are designed to change the world for the better of the 99%, not the 1%.
+Meta conversation about the guide itself can be found [[the_guide|here]]. For now, let’s get cracking with some objectives.
+===== Objectives =====
+Like all vague educationalists I am going to start with some learning objectives so that we are on the same page about what this wiki-course is doing. Of course, you are very welcome to dip in to what you need, ignore what you don’t and disagree with what you want to disagree with.
+If you work through this procedurally, tailoring for your own project’s needs, I hope you will:
+  - Develop an understanding of the theoretical foundations of liberatory social science, drawing from Marxian and other radical progressive perspectives.
+  - Build your practical skills and develop techniques for conducting emancipatory social research that aims to critique oppressive structures and guide political action.
+  - Enhance your reflexive and analytical approach to research ethics, methodology, and praxis that is grounded in a commitment to social justice and anti-oppression.
+  - Engage with real-world examples and case studies of liberatory social science in action, learning from the successes, challenges, and limitations of past and present efforts.
+  - Participate in a supportive and collaborative learning community that fosters dialogue, debate, and mutual aid among researchers, activists, and educators committed to social transformation.
+... and some other lofty aspirations.
+===== Structure =====
+Because we’re all bound by some form of structural determinism (maybe) this wiki-course begins with a proposed structure. This is more to keep me working through systematically. As a neurodivergent, rabbit holes are fun, but may not be germane to the project structure. Wherever there’s a rabbit hole, I’ll shift gears and post it in a subpage or different namespace so things don’t get too confused ((big promise, I know!)).
+==== 0. Your project ====
+  * Honing your [[research area]], and [[transformative agenda]]
+  * Creating a [[SOCK]]
+==== 1. Theoretical Foundations ====
+  * Key concepts and principles of [[marxism|Marxian]] and other [[social_theory|radical social theories]]
+  * [[materialism|(Dialectical) materialism]] and the [[critique|critique of capitalism]]
+  * [[intersectionality|Intersectionality]] and the interlocking [[oppression|nature of oppression]]
+  * The role of [[ideology]] and [[hegemony]] in maintaining social domination
+==== 2. Research Methods and Design ====
+  * [[methods:par|Participatory action research]] and [[methods:cba|community-based approaches]]
+  * [[methods:ethnography|Ethnography]] and the [[methods:co-design|co-production of knowledge]]
+  * [[methods:arts_creative|Arts-based and creative research methods]] for [[methods:social_change|social change]]
+==== 3. Ethics and Reflexivity ====
+  * [[Decolonising]] research and challenging [[imperialism|academic imperialism]]
+  * Navigating [[power]] dynamics and [[positionality]] in the research process
+  * Informed [[ethics|consent, confidentiality, and the protection of vulnerable populations]]
+  * Strategies for [[self-care]], resilience, and avoiding burnout
+==== 4. Dissemination and Impact ====
+  * Writing for different [[audiences|audiences and purposes]] (academic, activist, popular)
+  * Using “[[genai|artificial intelligence]]” and [[digital_research|digital platforms]] for research dissemination and organising
+  * Collaborative research and the [[co-creation]] of knowledge with social movements
+  * Strategies for [[policy|influencing policy]] and promoting social change through research
-Welcome, fresh faced stranger, to the hitchhikers guide to gesellschaftsforchung.