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July 27, 2026AreaOpen Access

Ti jaa bonyeni (We Are All One People): Methodological Reflections in Prison Research From Postcolonial Ghana

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UAUnusah Aziz

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Overview

Reflexive article explores ethical challenges and power dynamics in postcolonial prison research, suggesting new approaches.

Key Points

  • The article examines the complexities of conducting prison research in Ghana, focusing on ethical issues and power dynamics.
  • Reflexive account of personal experiences in Ghana's maximum- and medium-security prisons
  • Exploration of ethical considerations and international interventions
  • Analysis of the impact of institutional practices on knowledge creation
  • Identifies multiple silences among prison officers affecting governance and knowledge sharing
  • Highlights how compliance with international standards sustains existing power dynamics
  • Argues for the importance of researchers' lived experiences in navigating these challenges

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Unusah Aziz (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6700c740bca442e0d4ad2bhttps://doi.org/10.1111/area.70140
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