Understandings of power and embodied methodologies

This project examined how power relations shape participation in efforts to build resilience to disasters, using Waiau Franz Josef, Aotearoa New Zealand, as a case study. Drawing on ethnographic research and multiple theoretical perspectives on power, it explored how local histories, contexts, and relationships condition participatory processes and their outcomes. The project developed practical ways of identifying and articulating often-overlooked dimensions of power in participation, while also highlighting the important role emotions play in shaping engagement, decision-making, and resilience-building efforts.