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CRITICAL REALISM, THASHANTA PILLAY ST10121599, MIND-MAP FOR CRITICAL…
CRITICAL REALISM
METHODOLOGICAL POSITION
no single method gives a definite result
both quantitative and qualitative methods are used
many sources of data
looks at structural relationships such as media and governments
ONTOLOGICAL POSITION
accommodate changes
governed by underlying structures
members of society
social reality differs from surface reality
what we want to face vs. what we actually face
researcher must criticize structures of society
METATHEORITICAL POSITION
behaviour and beliefs based on harsh backgrounds
reveals true social conditions
view the world differently
AXIOLOGICAL POSITION
value equality
human freedom
emancipation
EPISTOMOLOGICAL POSITION
accumulate knowledge
tools to change one's own world
interdependence of human consciousness
social conditioning
Aim= expose myths, transform society, no oppression, empowerment
THASHANTA PILLAY ST10121599
MIND-MAP FOR CRITICAL REALISM