Ethics

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. 

 

 

https://www.ted.com/talks/trevor_copp_and_jeff_fox_ballroom_dance_that_breaks_gender_roles?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

 

 

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?