Citation Link: https://doi.org/10.3389/fhumd.2023.1234421
Navigating gender dynamics: a male researcher's experiences on conducting feminist HCI research
Publication Type
Article
Author(s)
Subjects
Reflexivity
Embodied cognition
Perspective (graphical)
Context (archaeology)
Narrative
Sociology
Field (mathematics)
Dynamics (music)
Storytelling
Engineering ethics
Gender studies
Epistemology
Social science
Pedagogy
Engineering
Computer science
Date Issued
2023
Abstract
In this perspective Article, I invite readers to accompany me on a personal journey of self-discovery and transformation as a male researcher within the field of feminist Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). I will delve into the specific topic of gender-opposite research in socio-technical environments and reflect on my experiences, especially the associated challenges and opportunities. My journey exposed me to critical literature and engaged me in long-term fieldwork simultaneously, expanding my understanding of the dynamics that shape our society. My perspectives, sensitization, and awareness of gender-related issues evolved significantly over the course of more than 3 years of being dedicated to a feminist research project. By sharing this narrative, I hope to promote critical discussions about the significance of both, personal growth, and transformation as well as the need for reflexivity in the pursuit of feminist research (with a focus on the specific context of gender-opposite research in socio-technical environments). I will dive into the complexities that I encountered in the settings and compromises I felt obliged to make which were influenced by the embodied nature of my research. As I will furthermore show, there had been an impact on my research practices in terms of planning, observation, analysis, and writing.
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