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Gender Issues on Change Agenda – Practising Intersectionality in Action Research

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  • Tuula Heiskanen
  • Katri Otonkorpi‐Lehtoranta
  • Minna Leinonen
  • Hanna Ylöstalo

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This article investigates how intersectionalities are handled in the orientations and positions of organization members when conducting feminist action research in workplaces. The Finnish Defence Forces are used as an empirical example of a hierarchical and gendered organization. The article employs the work conference method based on democratic dialogue with the aim of bringing together the divergent experiences and perspectives of the organization's members. Our interpretation is that the intersectional application of the work conference method reveals issues that would not have otherwise arisen. The method helps to highlight the habits and routines that are taken for granted in organizations. We suggest the use of the method both for identifying patterns of inequalities and for seeking remedies for them. The experiences gained from the empirical study support a multi‐method approach to action research. A more theory‐based consciousness of social positions and their interconnections will serve the development process. As a result, action research efforts might also become better anchored in organizational structures and practices.

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  • Tuula Heiskanen & Katri Otonkorpi‐Lehtoranta & Minna Leinonen & Hanna Ylöstalo, 2018. "Gender Issues on Change Agenda – Practising Intersectionality in Action Research," Gender, Work and Organization, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 25(5), pages 459-474, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:gender:v:25:y:2018:i:5:p:459-474
    DOI: 10.1111/gwao.12072
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    1. Bjørn Gustavsen, 2007. "Research Responses to Practical Challenges - What Can Action Research Contribute?," International Journal of Action Research, Rainer Hampp Verlag, vol. 3(1+2), pages 93-111.
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    1. Cate Thomas & Colleen MacMillan & Merryn McKinnon & Hayley Torabi & Megan Osmond-McLeod & Ellen Swavley & Tamzen Armer & Kimberley Doyle, 2021. "Seeing and Overcoming the Complexities of Intersectionality," Challenges, MDPI, vol. 12(1), pages 1-13, February.

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