CMY3709
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2026
Unique number:
Due Date: 18 March 2026
This document includes:
Helpful answers and guidelines
Detailed explanations and/ or calculations
References
Connect with the tutor on
+27 81 278 3372
, DECOLONISED RESEARCH AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR APPLYING
DECOLONISED INDIGENOUS RESEARCH
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 3
2. Definition of Key Concepts .............................................................................................. 3
2.1 Colonisation ............................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Decolonisation ........................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Indigenous Research ................................................................................................. 4
2.4 Afro-Perspective ........................................................................................................ 4
3. Definition of Decolonised Research ................................................................................ 4
4. Considerations for Applying Decolonised Indigenous Research ..................................... 5
4.1 Participatory Research Methodologies ...................................................................... 5
4.2 Language and Communication .................................................................................. 6
4.3 Restoration and Healing............................................................................................. 6
4.4 Ontological and Epistemological Awareness ............................................................. 6
4.5 Co Construction of Knowledge ................................................................................... 7
4.6 Ownership and Ethical Responsibility ........................................................................ 7
4.7 Transformative and Empowering Focus..................................................................... 8
4.8 Un Silencing Silenced Voices .................................................................................... 8
5. Challenges in Applying Decolonised Indigenous Research ............................................ 8
6. Conclusion ...................................................................................................................... 9
References ........................................................................................................................ 10
© Study Shack 2026. All rights Reserved +27 81 278 3372
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2026
Unique number:
Due Date: 18 March 2026
This document includes:
Helpful answers and guidelines
Detailed explanations and/ or calculations
References
Connect with the tutor on
+27 81 278 3372
, DECOLONISED RESEARCH AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR APPLYING
DECOLONISED INDIGENOUS RESEARCH
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 3
2. Definition of Key Concepts .............................................................................................. 3
2.1 Colonisation ............................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Decolonisation ........................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Indigenous Research ................................................................................................. 4
2.4 Afro-Perspective ........................................................................................................ 4
3. Definition of Decolonised Research ................................................................................ 4
4. Considerations for Applying Decolonised Indigenous Research ..................................... 5
4.1 Participatory Research Methodologies ...................................................................... 5
4.2 Language and Communication .................................................................................. 6
4.3 Restoration and Healing............................................................................................. 6
4.4 Ontological and Epistemological Awareness ............................................................. 6
4.5 Co Construction of Knowledge ................................................................................... 7
4.6 Ownership and Ethical Responsibility ........................................................................ 7
4.7 Transformative and Empowering Focus..................................................................... 8
4.8 Un Silencing Silenced Voices .................................................................................... 8
5. Challenges in Applying Decolonised Indigenous Research ............................................ 8
6. Conclusion ...................................................................................................................... 9
References ........................................................................................................................ 10
© Study Shack 2026. All rights Reserved +27 81 278 3372
