Politics

Praxis believes that “Participation” is not a technical or a mechanical process that can be realised through application of a set of static and universal tools and techniques. It sees in “participation” a political process- a challenge to the existing power structure. Therefore, Praxis believes in contextualizing and bringing dynamism in its research methodologies so that the community is not seen as an object of research but as an agent of change.

While, on the one hand, realising the Right to Participation to all the sections of the society is the ultimate objective. On the other hand, it is also the most basic right for it ensures the dignity of every individual, irrespective of class, caste, gender, race, language or creed. Praxis believes it to be achieved through collective action.

With this objective, Praxis has become part of several national and international alliances so as to learn as well as influence various campaigns and movement building processes.