Hilary of AR+ chatted with Dr. Lindsay Hayhurst about her action research in Nicaragua, which involved using digital tools like GoPros to document the experiences of young women navigating unsafe roads and environmental challenges. They explored how the research addressed both immediate practical needs (such as securing funding and improving infrastructure) while also raising broader questions about data ownership, surveillance, and the ethical implications of digital tools in feminist research. Lindsay shared her approach to balancing quantitative impact metrics with qualitative storytelling, and they discussed the evolving role of action research in addressing contemporary challenges around big data and AI. The conversation concluded with Lindsay reflecting on her career path as an action researcher and the personal sacrifices involved in this type of work, while emphasizing its importance in driving social change.

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https://actionresearchplus.com/gender-inequality-and-climate-justice-intersect-in-study-by-young-women-cyclists/