Canadian adult education research in the 1990s: Tracing liberatory trends

Citation

Butterwick S, Fenwick T & Mojab S (2003) Canadian adult education research in the 1990s: Tracing liberatory trends. Canadian Journal for the Study of Adult Education, 17 (2), pp. 1-19. http://journals.msvu.ca/index.php/cjsae/article/download/1850/1611

Abstract
This article provides a view of the extent to which liberatory themes were evident in Canadian adult education research in the 1990s. Independent analyses of journal articles, conference proceedings, and graduate thesis abstracts were undertaken. Bringing these three data sets together creates a unique montage, one that points to some encouraging as well as disturbing trends.The review indicates that liberatory themes were persistent, but marginal.lt also notes the lack of attention given to the analysis of race, class and sexuality in adult education research. This tracing of liberatory trends can contribute to dialogue within research organizations and graduate programs about the role of adult education research in creating knowledge and promoting a more just and equitable society.

Journal
Canadian Journal for the Study of Adult Education: Volume 17, Issue 2