Establishing Research Legitimacy in the Contested Political Ground of Contemporary Northern Ireland  

Oleh:

Knox, Colin

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Qualitative Research vol. 1 no. 2 (Agu. 2001), page 205-222.
Topik: beatings; paramilitary; punishment; victims; violence
Fulltext: 205QR1.2.pdf (171.35KB)

Isi artikel

Despite the plethora of literature on the macro politics of Northern Ireland, there is a dearth of material on grassroots activity, in particular the dynamic between communities and paramilitary groups which enforce 'law and order' in working-class areas. Political progress in the form of the Belfast Agreement (1998) has overshadowed the ongoing level of violence at the micro level and the voice of victims remains unheard in the search to attain a greater goal - a long-term political and constitutional settlement. This article examines the methodological difficulties in establishing research legitimacy in the contested political arenas of Northern Ireland. It considers issues of access, establishing the researchers' bona fides, openness and transparency, language and personal security, and offers some insights into research in sensitive topics.

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