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Positionality as Dialog

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Gregory Phillips *
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Nicole Bowman
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Ayesha S. Boyce
DOI:10.1177/10982140251396831delete
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The concept of positionality, or how one is situated across multiple loci of privilege and disadvantage, can be a powerful tool for evaluation. In this first curated section of positionality articles, we hear from three pairs of evaluators who engage in dialogues around their shared and divergent identities. Since we drafted our initial section notes in February 2025, much has changed in the world of research and evaluation, with ongoing attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), gender identity, and immigrant populations. We are committed to fostering an evaluation practice that respects the diversity of cultures, values, and viewpoints in our communities, and discussions around power, privilege, and disadvantage are more important than ever. The three dialogues in this issue demonstrate that claiming our positionality is both an act of resistance and a beacon of hope.
Keywords:
positionality
dialog
values
culture
ethics

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American Journal of Evaluation
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northwestern university
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University of Wisconsin System
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Principles of LGBTQ+ Evaluation
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errPhillips,Gregory; Felt,Dylan; Perez‐Bill,Esrea; Ruprecht,Megan M.; Elías Glenn,Erik
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Transforming the Paradigm for LGBTQ+ Evaluation: Advancing a Praxis of LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Liberation in Evaluation
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errPhillips,Gregory; Felt,Dylan; Perez-Bill,Esrea; Ruprecht,Megan M.; Glenn,Erik Elías; Lindeman,Peter; Miller,Robin Lin
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