Following our discussions around Ethics this week I wanted to share this TED Talk where Professional Ballroom Dancers Trevor Coop and Jeff Fox discuss the ethics within their practice. They comment on the assumptions that are inherent in watching this dance form, the gender stereotypes that are re-inforced, the invisibilizing of the existence of some people from the form.
What is interesting in relation the ethical considerations of your research through this programme is the process of thinking through and questioning of your practice.
What hierarchies exist, what stereotypes, exclusions, expectations, what do you think about these as you design a research project proposal (Ethical Considerations) and what actions do you take to recognise your own privilege and minimise potentially negative impacts on others as a result of your research (Ethical Procedures).
The thinking leads to the actions you take.
The ethical considerations of your research (discussed in your research proposal) lead to the choices you make about the ethical procedures you will engage with (outlined in your MORE application).
What are some of the ethical considerations of your research at this stage?
WOW. Thank you Helen. I loved the TED talk and their approach to dance: sometimes we lead, sometimes we follow. And we always listen - a skill for relationships of all types in life.
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ReplyDeletethank you so much for sharing this TED talk...so insightful!
There are two things that particularly resonated with me...
1. Who are we leaving out in "traditional forms of dancing"...who is disappearing...?
2. How do we break the stereotypes about how "doing something specific" should look like...for instance leading?
I don't have the answers or solutions to these questions at the moment (not even for myself)...but since I watched this video, I can't stop thinking about these two topics.
Have a wonderful evening!
Elly