Practice Field Work In Social Anthropology (5.3) - DOING SOCIOLOGY: RESEARCH METHODS

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Question 1.
What is fieldwork?
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Think about how anthropologists engage with communities.
Question 2.
Who is considered a pioneer of fieldwork?
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Consider a name associated with immersive study.
3Question 3.
What does fieldwork in anthropology involve?
- Living with the community
- Reading their history
- Studying literature
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What methodology emphasizes personal engagement?
4Question 4.
Bronislaw Malinowski is known for introducing which practice?
- True
- False
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Think of the figure associated with engaging communities directly.
Question 5.
Design a fieldwork study to investigate community values around education. Outline your methodology.
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Think about how you would gather primary data.
Question 6.
Critically analyze the ethical implications of conducting fieldwork in a culturally sensitive community.
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Consider cultural respect and the anthropologist's role.

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