S06E06: Beyond Words - Performance Ethnography to Understand Positionality and Inclusive Research with Dr. Jasmine Mahmoud

Episode notes

“Inclusivity isn’t charity - it’s intelligence" For our season 6 finale, TRIP passes over the mic to returning guest Nikki Yeboah , Assistant Professor at the University of Washington. She’s joined by her colleague, Dr. Jasmine Mahmoud , Assistant Professor of Theatre history and Performance Studies at the University of Washington, whose work explores the intersection of theater, culture, and social justice. Together, Nikki and Jasmine unpack performance ethnography - a research approach that merges observation with embodied experience - and how it can deepen inclusivity in both academia and applied research. This episode examines positionality, the ethics of “who we are” in relation to our subjects, and how performance itself can enrich the context of research. Tune in to hear actionable insights for conducting more inclusive, embodied, and ethical research, including: How embodiment reveals what words can’t - using performance to uncover deeper human truths. Why inclusive research requires examining the structures and histories that keep some voices out of the conversation.

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