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Legitimacy in Action: Theatre as Pedagogy, Advocacy and Civil Engagement in the Global South

Sharon Margaretta Auld

Progress in Development Studies2026https://doi.org/10.1177/14649934251411120article
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This study investigates how theatre-based pedagogy can legitimize advocacy within postgraduate psychology education in South Africa. Conducted with 20 students through participatory action research, the project integrated role-play, ensemble performance, reflective essays and advocacy artefacts. Data were analysed thematically using an integrated visual–textual approach. Findings indicated that students redefined legitimacy as a dynamic, co-constructed process grounded in cultural responsiveness, moral alignment and stakeholder engagement. Theatre unsettled academic hierarchies, fostered critical consciousness and supported socially responsive practice. Student-generated artefacts also extended beyond the classroom, positioning theatre as a tool for knowledge mobilization, public dialogue and advocacy within civil society.

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@article{sharon2026,
  title        = {{Legitimacy in Action: Theatre as Pedagogy, Advocacy and Civil Engagement in the Global South}},
  author       = {Sharon Margaretta Auld},
  journal      = {Progress in Development Studies},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1177/14649934251411120},
}

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F · citation impact0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20
M · momentum0.50 × 0.15 = 0.07
V · venue signal0.50 × 0.05 = 0.03
R · text relevance †0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20

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