“Finding the Spaces for Change: A Power Analysis” by (John Gaventa) 2006

This essay should be written by an expert in Critical Research Methodology. First, please read the article “Finding the Spaces for Change: A Power Analysis” by (John Gaventa) 2006. Please use this article as one of the resources. Essay requirements: Critically discuss the following statement: “Critical inquiry and post structuralism are animated by a concern to encourage researchers to reflect on their own role and the role of their discipline in maintaining, challenging or transforming the status quo. An important aspect of this is creating spaces for alternative voices to be heard.” Required: In your essay, you should: • Identify what you consider to be the key features of critical inquiry and post structuralism; • Critically discuss the uses and value of critical inquiry and post structuralism, and its possible contributions to business, policy and civil society practices; and • Illustrate your discussion with examples of critical and/or post structural studies in business related disciplines (you may focus on your own discipline (accounting) or business disciplines more generally). Marking rubric. The essay will be marked out of 35. a. Introduction (including explanation of the essay structure) 3 marks. Clearly articulated and thoughtful introduction. b. Key features of critical inquiry and post structuralism 8 marks. Clear and thoughtful identification and articulation of key features. c. Uses and value of critical inquiry and post structuralism, and its possible contributions to business, policy and civil society practices 9 marks. Insightful discussion and reflection. d. Illustration of discussion with examples of critical and/or post structural studies in business-related disciplines 6 marks. Well-chosen illustrations, with clear explanation and justification. e. Conclusions 3 marks. Reflective and insightful overall conclusion. f. Clarity – style and grammar 3 marks. Essay is well written with correct grammar, punctuation, usage and spelling. g. Sources and referencing 3 marks. Cites all data obtained from other sources. Sources are scholarly and clearly relate to the essay topic. Correct referencing.