Is Psychology Colonial? Possibilities and challenges for creating other ways of doing research from the Global South

Hosted by the School of Psychological Science

Abstract: This seminar will address the colonial characteristics of psychology. Based on Participatory Action Research experiences with people living in poverty, indigenous communities and immigrants in various Latin American countries (Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Peru), the speaker, James Moura (Associate Professor at the University of the International Integration of Afro-Brazilian Lusophony in Brazil and Senior Research Associate at the University of Bristol), will present decolonial strategies for making Psychology indeed structured for the needs of the Majority World.

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