Gendered risks in survey research: reflections from South African exit polls

Abstract

ABSTRACT This research note considers gendered risks within survey research, which, it argues, are a frequently overlooked aspect of this form of quantitative research. By reflecting on the process of conducting exit polls in South Africa, the research note highlights the importance of discussing the gendered practice of research and sexualized harassment in quantitative as well as qualitative research methods training. It suggests the need to make training on sexualized harassment as a key part of all research methods training.