Research Methods in Anthropology
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What is the purpose of mapping of smells in ethnographic fieldwork?

  • To gather data on the environmental conditions of the research site
  • To identify patterns in the behavior of the research participants
  • To document the sensory experiences of the researcher (correct)
  • To create a visual representation of the research area

Why is it important for ethnographic researchers to constantly reflect on their feelings and thinking?

  • To identify areas for further research
  • To develop a deeper understanding of the research participants
  • To avoid bias in their research findings (correct)
  • To improve their research methodology

What is the primary goal of ethnographic fieldwork?

  • To develop a deeper understanding of the research participants
  • To identify patterns and trends in the research data
  • To gather data and evidence to support research aims (correct)
  • To test hypotheses and validate theories

Why is it essential for ethnographic researchers to know the native language of the research site?

<p>To communicate effectively with research participants (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of service work in ethnographic fieldwork?

<p>To ask questions and clarify research findings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of keeping a diary in ethnographic fieldwork?

<p>To record reactions and reflections (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of kinship classification?

<p>Recognition of emotional and social complexity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Kula system introduced in the passage?

<p>A trading system encompassing various islands and archipelagoes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about marriage and respectability?

<p>Decent women are only entitled to a decent house if they are married (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of providing a detailed account of methods in collecting ethnographic material?

<p>To strive for clarity and sincerity in presenting data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the limitation of conclusions drawn solely from informant statements or objective documents?

<p>They lack the depth provided by firsthand observation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the household in the context of consumption and reproduction?

<p>Emphasis on emotional ties and fluidity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge faced by people familiar with local contexts when interacting with bureaucratic processes?

<p>Struggling to give their relationships shape in terms of bureaucratic provisions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of ethnographers according to the passage?

<p>To strive for clarity and sincerity in presenting their data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a takeaway from the discussion of kinship and relationships?

<p>Kinship is socially constructed and complex (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of observing and recording the nuances of daily life and behavior within native communities?

<p>It provides richer insights into native communities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the developers focus on when considering subsidies for applicants?

<p>Material structures and property rights (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the criticism of past ethnographic research in the passage?

<p>It lacked generosity in disclosing methodological details (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aspect of culturally intelligible gender according to the text?

<p>Cultural norms and practices (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are hijra bodies perceived in the British construction?

<p>As a deviation from 'Correct' bodies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the hijra community in the context of gender?

<p>It operates within the cultural practices of gender (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between gender and biology according to the text?

<p>Gender is tied to some biology and/or perceptions of it (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are hijra bodies presented in public life?

<p>With feminine names and attire (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the context in which the concept of 'third gender' operates in the Indian context?

<p>Within the cultural practices of gender (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the Cape Town water crisis?

<p>Widespread discussions and activism around water issues (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did anti-privatization activists claim about Day Zero?

<p>It was strategically used to further privatize water resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by the concept of 'infrastructure visibility'?

<p>The social and political importance of infrastructure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key aspect of the Cape Town water crisis?

<p>The complex intersections of politics, economics, and ecology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What emerged through social media and mainstream media platforms?

<p>New forms of water literacy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key implication of the analysis of infrastructure visibility and crisis narratives?

<p>The importance of understanding infrastructural dynamics in crisis situations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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