Anthropology

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and the part you play in your work. For example, an ethnologist may study a culture and interpret their behaviors and customs. But as a reflexive anthropologist, they would also describe their own background and the way in which they interacted with the people they study. We have learned that anthropological knowledge is situated-- your interpretation depends on whether you're a native or outsider, your gender, race or national background, your personal involvement with the people you study, your political views, and so on. Reflexive anthropology means foregrounding the researcher and admitting that anthropology (or any knowledge) can never be completely objective.
Another example from archaeology (which is part of anthropology): an old-fashioned archaeologist might present their conclusions about a site as if they are fact or truth. A reflexive archaeologist would present their interpretations but also describe the methods they used to study the site and why they interpreted ...

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is a cross context.
Undoubtedly, there is no possible way that one person can fully understand another even in the same culture, country, state, city, or even household but, as we study each other we may begin to learn how to get along, how to help one another and maybe even understand why some people are the way they are.

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Hemminger - Discussion Post 1 - Week 2
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RE: Hemminger - Discussion Post 1 - Week 2
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Ginger Horn
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January 25, 2014 1:38 PM
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You made some great points about the challenges that fieldworkers face, here a a few more things that I can see may cause some issues.

1.difficulty finding a gate-keeper (the key ...

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