Ep 3: Positionality, reflexivity and discomfort in research episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 21, 2026 · 24 MIN

Ep 3: Positionality, reflexivity and discomfort in research

from Pedagogy and Social Change

In this episode, we welcome Dr Madeleine Le Bourdon, Associate Professor in Political Pedagogy at the University of Leeds, who reflects on positionality and reflexivity in research, and on discomfort as a productive space for unlearning and challenging power. She discusses the value of creating "courageous spaces" in the classroom and finding everyday "pockets of disruption" that open up conversations about social justice. Listen to the Politics and Pedagogy Podcast Access Madeleine’s researchArticle discussed in this episode: Confronting the Discomfort: A Critical Analysis of Privilege and Positionality in Development - Madeleine Le Bourdon, 2022For other research: Google Scholar Profile Connect with Madeleine: Linkedin | Academic Web Profile

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jul 21, 2026

Embed this episode

Ready to play

Ep 3: Positionality, reflexivity and discomfort in research

0:00 24:06

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Pedagogy and Social Change?

This episode is 24 minutes long.

When was this Pedagogy and Social Change episode published?

This episode was published on July 21, 2026.

Can I download this Pedagogy and Social Change episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!