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Anthropology is an inquiry into the conditions and possibilities of human life in the world (Tim Ingold)

Ethnography describe life as it is lived and experienced (Tim Ingold)

The contribution that the disciplines (ethnography and ethnology) can make to the advancement of human knowledge can be hindered or undermined when inappropriate ethical review criteria are applied to research proposals. There may be general methodological justifications and more specific, strategic reasons having to do with the safety of researchers and/or subjects (Dr Ron Iphofen AcSS)

Clumpiness / Eduardo González Santos

Clumpiness / Eduardo González Santos

Clumpiness / Eduardo González Santos

Clumpiness / Eduardo González Santos

Clumpiness / Eduardo González Santos

Clumpiness / Eduardo González Santos

Clumpiness / Eduardo González Santos

Clumpiness / Eduardo González Santos

Clumpiness / Eduardo González Santos

Clumpiness / Eduardo González Santos

Clumpiness / Eduardo González Santos

Clumpiness / Eduardo González Santos

Clumpiness / Eduardo González Santos

Clumpiness / Eduardo González Santos

Clumpiness / Eduardo González Santos

Clumpiness / Eduardo González Santos

Clumpiness / Eduardo González Santos

Clumpiness / Eduardo González Santos

Clumpiness / Eduardo González Santos

Clumpiness / Eduardo González Santos

Clumpiness / Eduardo González Santos

Clumpiness / Eduardo González Santos

Clumpiness / Eduardo González Santos

Clumpiness / Eduardo González Santos

Clumpiness / Eduardo González Santos

Photographs by Eduardo González Santos — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Ethnography is a qualitative research method primarily used in social sciences that focuses on the systematic study of people and cultures through direct observation and interaction. Researchers immerse themselves in the everyday life of the community or group they are studying to understand their behaviors, beliefs, and cultural norms. This approach emphasizes the importance of context, as the meanings of actions and interactions can vary significantly based on cultural and situational factors. As such, ethnography provides valuable insights into cultural dynamics, though it also raises questions about representation and the complexities of human relationships within research settings (Nicholas, Sinclair)
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