AQR Special Event: Social Silences – Talking about taboos

***BOOKING CLOSED*** Social silences are topics which people avoid talking about. Things that are there but are regarded as taboo, or too difficult to address. Because they're not talked about, challenged or debated – sometimes viewpoints become tacitly accepted in society or an organisation. This interactive workshop aims to confront three social silences which surround qualitative research.

First we’ll debate how social class, an often unspoken but defining element of identity in the UK, influences our research methodologies, analysis, and engagement.

We’ll invite a thoughtful exploration of how people talk about race. In an era of heightened sensitivity to 'difference' and a deeper recognition of the hidden power dynamics shaping our interactions, we’ll delve into the nuanced implications.

We’ll take an unflinching view of masculinity and the “manosphere” — asking where regressive models of masculinity, based on power and dominance, have lead us? We’ll reflect on why certain conversations are considered taboo within the male world and what the unintended consequences are for boys and young men.

All the speakers will consider the practice of "moderator matching" — aligning researchers with participants based on characteristics like race or gender. We’ll explore alternative viewpoints — whether it is necessity for sensitivity and respect, or if it represents a denial of the qualitative relationship's transformative power.

We’ll combine presentations from experts, group exercises and discussion to get to the core of these issues.
No expertise is required! The aim is for us to listen, reflect and participate as a group on what this all means for our professional community.
Together we’ll challenge the status quo and reimagine the future of qualitative inquiry.

This special AQR event is kindly sponsored by iView London

Cost: Priority booking and discounted rate for AQR Members £85 + VAT = £102 (All membership to AQR is individual not corporate)
Non Members £140 + VAT = £168

BOOKING HAS NOW CLOSED

Speakers
Cathia Randrianarivo, Principal Consultant, The Unmistakables a strategic DEI consultancy, delivering ‘inside out inclusion’ that builds cultural confidence and inclusion capability for client partners’ leaders and teams. Cathia oversees in-depth, mixed-method research programmes for clients who want to understand and engage marginalised communities within their organisation and/or service user base, including BBH, AMV BBDO, Cannes Lions, Scouts, Faber, Macmillan and Mind.

Mike Nicholson, Founder Progressive Masculinity: Mike has over seventeen years experience in education as an English teacher. Having worked in schools from every Ofsted category he has a wide range of experience across the educational spectrum and early in his career began to develop a reputation for his ability to have an impact on boys and young men deemed ‘difficult’ and ‘challenging’. Recognition of his work with this group led to a nomination for a Pearson National Teaching Award.

Ella Fryer-Smith, Founder Do You Research Ella started her research career at Ipsos where she stayed for ten years working in qualitative research for a range of public and private sector clients, specialising in film ethnography. In 2015 she became an independent consultant, and in 2023 founded Do You Research with a focus on utilising inclusive research practices.

Date:
Wednesday 11 September 2024

Time:
1:00pm to 4:00pm followed by networking drinks

Venue:
Wellington House
125-130 Strand
London WC2R 0AP

Map of location:
StreetMap of WC2R 0AP

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