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Policy Research: Good or Bad?
- Source :
- International Indigenous Policy Journal; 2013, Vol. 4 Issue 3, preceding p1-3, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Canada went through a tough discussion in July 2013 when it was revealed that between 1942 and 1952 unethical and harmful research was conducted on Aboriginal peoples, most of whom were children. Beyond simply condemning unethical research with Indigenous populations, we need to examine why this happened and understand what the implications and lessons are for "policy research" moving forward. Policy research is a powerful tool when conducted in the proper way. We must never lose sight of the reason we are engaged in the activity: to improve well-being through the improvement of understanding that leads to change. The research process must, itself, be part of the positive process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- ABORIGINAL Canadians
RESEARCH
GOVERNMENT policy
CHILDREN
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 19165781
- Volume :
- 4
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Indigenous Policy Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 90536967
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.18584/iipj.2013.4.3.2