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?

To communicate effectively with research participants (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of service work in ethnographic fieldwork?

To ask questions and clarify research findings (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To record reactions and reflections (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of kinship classification?

Recognition of emotional and social complexity (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Kula system introduced in the passage?

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

What is a common misconception about marriage and respectability?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Emphasis on emotional ties and fluidity (D) Signup and view all the answers

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 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of ethnographers according to the passage?

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

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

Kinship is socially constructed and complex (C) Signup and view all the answers

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 (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Material structures and property rights (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Cultural norms and practices (B) Signup and view all the answers

How are hijra bodies perceived in the British construction?

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

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

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

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

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

How are hijra bodies presented in public life?

With feminine names and attire (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Within the cultural practices of gender (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the Cape Town water crisis?

Widespread discussions and activism around water issues (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did anti-privatization activists claim about Day Zero?

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

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

The social and political importance of infrastructure (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What emerged through social media and mainstream media platforms?

New forms of water literacy (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

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