30 Questions
What is the purpose of mapping of smells in ethnographic fieldwork?
To document the sensory experiences of the researcher
Why is it important for ethnographic researchers to constantly reflect on their feelings and thinking?
To avoid bias in their research findings
What is the primary goal of ethnographic fieldwork?
To gather data and evidence to support research aims
Why is it essential for ethnographic researchers to know the native language of the research site?
To communicate effectively with research participants
What is the role of service work in ethnographic fieldwork?
To ask questions and clarify research findings
What is the purpose of keeping a diary in ethnographic fieldwork?
To record reactions and reflections
What is a key aspect of kinship classification?
Recognition of emotional and social complexity
What is the Kula system introduced in the passage?
A trading system encompassing various islands and archipelagoes
What is a common misconception about marriage and respectability?
Decent women are only entitled to a decent house if they are married
What is the importance of providing a detailed account of methods in collecting ethnographic material?
To strive for clarity and sincerity in presenting data
What is the limitation of conclusions drawn solely from informant statements or objective documents?
They lack the depth provided by firsthand observation
What is a characteristic of the household in the context of consumption and reproduction?
Emphasis on emotional ties and fluidity
What is a challenge faced by people familiar with local contexts when interacting with bureaucratic processes?
Struggling to give their relationships shape in terms of bureaucratic provisions
What is the responsibility of ethnographers according to the passage?
To strive for clarity and sincerity in presenting their data
What is a takeaway from the discussion of kinship and relationships?
Kinship is socially constructed and complex
What is the significance of observing and recording the nuances of daily life and behavior within native communities?
It provides richer insights into native communities
What did the developers focus on when considering subsidies for applicants?
Material structures and property rights
What is the criticism of past ethnographic research in the passage?
It lacked generosity in disclosing methodological details
What is the primary aspect of culturally intelligible gender according to the text?
Cultural norms and practices
How are hijra bodies perceived in the British construction?
As a deviation from 'Correct' bodies
What is the significance of the hijra community in the context of gender?
It operates within the cultural practices of gender
What is the relationship between gender and biology according to the text?
Gender is tied to some biology and/or perceptions of it
How are hijra bodies presented in public life?
With feminine names and attire
What is the context in which the concept of 'third gender' operates in the Indian context?
Within the cultural practices of gender
What was a consequence of the Cape Town water crisis?
Widespread discussions and activism around water issues
What did anti-privatization activists claim about Day Zero?
It was strategically used to further privatize water resources
What is implied by the concept of 'infrastructure visibility'?
The social and political importance of infrastructure
What was a key aspect of the Cape Town water crisis?
The complex intersections of politics, economics, and ecology
What emerged through social media and mainstream media platforms?
New forms of water literacy
What is a key implication of the analysis of infrastructure visibility and crisis narratives?
The importance of understanding infrastructural dynamics in crisis situations
This quiz covers research methods in anthropology, including participant observation, mapping, and note-taking. It also discusses the importance of asking questions and summarizing findings.
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