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 The Role of Research
Once it has been funded the next influence on research is the bias of the researcher(s). As much as some people in the social sciences have aspired to be "objective", it is clear that subjectivity is an integral part of social research. It is impossible to be objective, especially when studying social phenomena which impinge on one's own life. Researchers who claim objectivity are really concealing their attitudes and their probable influence on the research. These attitudes should be stated explicitly. The point of view of the researchers throughout the project determines the questions which are asked -- as well as the interpretation of the responses.
"...my feeling is that there are very few communities in Canada where research would be a good tactic now."
"...Research should be undertaken with the goal of furthering the cause of daycare in your community."
Excerpted from the book, GOOD DAY CARE: Fighting For It, Getting It, Keeping It, edited by Kathleen Galagher Ross, published by The Women's Press, Toronto, 1978.
"...my feeling is that there are very few communities in Canada where research would be a good tactic now."
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