The PAR in the social sciences and its diversity in the scientific production situated

Abstract

Article reflects on the importance of PAR (IAP) methodologies within the social sciences. Locating it beyond traditional methodologies, this shows the uniqueness of this methodology from its genesis, which appears with the aim of citizen participation in the research process, through of the application of a plurality of techniques and tools that, used in combination, favor debates and situated social transformations of the subject in process. Based on its historical and territorial development, as well as its scientific variety, the article carries out an ontological and deontological analysis that ends with a brief explanation of a selection of eight articles that reflect on the possibilities of this methodology.