Assignment Task
When research collects information from human participants, the participants’ worldview, history, and cultural context will influence the outcome of the study. There is increased recognition that for research to be meaningful in an African context, an Afrocentric paradigm should be followed in which indigenous knowledge and methodologies are used.
Do an in-depth literature review of Afrocentric research methodology by focussing on the following:
- Define the concepts Afrocentricity, Afro-sensed research and indigenous knowledge.
- Discuss the characteristics of Afrocentric research methods
- Explain the framework for indigenous research.
- Analyse the core considerations to research methodologies in the African context