Decolonial Episteme and Empirical Action: A Study in · Decolonizing Social Work
Authors:Prof. Jahid Siraz Chowdhury,Dr. Mokbul Morshed Ahmad
Thesis · Decolonizing Social WorkVol. 1Issue 1DOI: 10.1099/tpm.art.thesis-decolonizing-social-work.001
Abstract
This paper presents a critical analysis of modern empirical applications within · Decolonizing Social Work. By integrating qualitative field observations with participatory action research, the authors outline an alternative, community-centered model of knowledge production. Key findings suggest traditional methods fall short in addressing marginalized voices.
Empirical methodologies have historically prioritised centralized authority. In this study, we decentralize knowledge production by adopting participatory action frameworks. Observations gathered across local community sites show a 40% increase in social involvement when research is collaborative.