Deakin University
Browse

Engaged Scholarship and Its Discontents

Download (255.39 kB)
journal contribution
posted on 2025-01-29, 05:03 authored by Tebeje Molla MekonnenTebeje Molla Mekonnen
Engaged scholarship plays a crucial role in shaping collective narratives and fostering inclusive societies. This article explores the concept of engaged scholarship, highlighting both its transformative potential and the discontents that accompany it. Informed by existing literature and personal reflections, the discussion is divided into three key sections. The first section provides a concise overview of engaged scholarship and outlines the conditions that enable its practice. The second section delves into the main discontents of engaged scholarship: narrow definitions of academic work, polarised views on knowledge and truth, restrictive professional guidelines, the potential for backlash, and the risk of burnout. These pitfalls create an environment where scholars may hesitate to engage fully, despite the pressing need for their contributions to public discourse. In the third and final section, the article emphasises the moral imperative of using research for social change and advocates for the creation of supportive ecosystems to help scholars navigate the challenges of public engagement.

History

Journal

Social Inclusion

Volume

13

Article number

9124

Pagination

1-22

Location

Lisbon, Portugal

Open access

  • Yes

ISSN

2183-2803

eISSN

2183-2803

Language

eng

Issue

0

Publisher

Cogitatio

Usage metrics

    Research Publications

    Licence

    Exports

    RefWorks
    BibTeX
    Ref. manager
    Endnote
    DataCite
    NLM
    DC