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Traditional research assumes a singular, almost absolutist approach to knowledge. In contrast, critical theory challenges the positivist outlook on scientific research and assumes a more socio-cultural outlook on the social world. In specific terms, critical research examines the nature of power dynamics influencing the social world. More broadly, this has implications for understanding inequality and disparity across cleavages of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and economic class, among other differences in identity. Furthermore, rather than simply acknowledging the subjective nature of the social world, critical research calls for fundamentally transforming perceptions and attitudes in a manner that views marginalized populations more equitably. Social Implications of Research in Higher Education examines the social implications of research confounded by culturally reinforced presumptions such as stereotypes and other biases that privilege those in power. It analyzes research aimed at benefiting marginalized or oppressed populations who lack the same opportunities and benefits that are otherwise granted to those in mainstream society. Covering topics such as service-learning, university-community engagement, and research translation, this book is an excellent resource for social justice advocates, sociologists, researchers, professionals, scholars, academicians, and more.

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Dr. Andile Alfred Mdikana is currently employed as Senior Lecturer at the University of South Africa in the Department of Inclusive Education since November 2012 to date. He is currently mentoring colleagues who have PhD's on article writing for publication in peer reviewed journals. During his tenure at UNISA, he has developed modules on UNDERSTANDING INCLUSIVE EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. His academic citizenship includes the co-ordinatorship of the RESEARCH and MENTORSHIP committees and has been a member of the Higher Degrees in the Department of Inclusive Education. Furthermore, he has represented the department at college level in the Research and Higher Degrees committees. In addition to that he is also the primary lecturer and coordinator of the module called 'Addressing barriers to learning' and 'Advocacy for people with Disabilities'. Dr. A.A. Mdikana is a Registered Educational Psychologist since 2008. Prior to this appointment, he worked for Gauteng Department of Education as the Deputy Chief Education Specialist for Inclusion and Special Schools. It is worth noting that he spent four years running a private practice. He obtained his BEd (Guidance & Counselling) from the University of the Western Cape, his MEd (Specialized Education) from the University of Stellenbosch, his MEd (Educational Psychology) from the University of Johannesburg and his DEd (Inclusive Education) from the University of South Africa. He worked as a Psychology and Guidance Methodology lecturer at Wits University. He has worked as a Psychologist/Student Counsellor at the Universities of Johannesburg and Fort Hare. His main activities included counselling and psychotherapy, psychological assessment, workshop design (conceptualization, implementation and evaluation). At Fort Hare University he, also co-ordinated student development programs in the residences and conceptualized and implemented Gender Based Violence Wellness Programs and he also on a part-time basis at UFH worked as a Psychology 3 Lecturer teaching Psychotherapy/therapeutic interventions. In 2006 he served as one of the presiding officers for the 2006 SRC elections and in the same year he served as the Hall Co-ordinator of the Esselen Residence at the University of the Witwatersrand. He has held several positions such as HIV/AIDS Consultant/Training Officer, School Psychologist, Life-Skills Facilitator, ABET Educator and ABET Curriculum Advisor, Special and High School Educator and Acting Principal. He has been the external examiner for the Universities of Pretoria, Stellenbosch, Johannesburg (UJ), Wits University, University of Zambia and the University of KwaZulu-Natal

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