Crossings
Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 25-42

Creative engagement with migration in Morocco: An ethnographic exploration of photographic encounters (Article)

Bachelet S.* , Jeffery L.
  • a Social Anthropology, School of Social Sciences, University of Manchester, Arthur Lewis Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom
  • b Social Anthropology, School of Social and Political Science, University of Edinburgh, Chrystal Macmillan Building, 15a George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9LD, United Kingdom

Abstract

This article examines the contentious topic of participation through the lens of a collaborative arts-based project on migration in Morocco. We call for the ethnographic exploration of photographic encounters: that is, participant observation of the processes of shooting, selecting, editing, preparing and exhibiting of photographs and films. First, we explore the need to identify barriers to participation and reflect on the role of researchers. Second, we stress how participatory artsbased workshops can confront Othering stereotypes amongst participants from diverse backgrounds. Third, we challenge social scientists’ tendency to prioritize process over product by considering public encounters as integral to participatory processes. © 2019 Intellect Ltd Introductory Article.

Author Keywords

Migration Participation Collaboration Morocco Visual anthropology Creative methods

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85067561632&doi=10.1386%2fcjmc.10.1.25_1&partnerID=40&md5=b1248328c81e354b2a0ce2c465955c12
DOI: 10.1386/cjmc.10.1.25_1
ISSN: 20404344
Original Language: English