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VOL. 4, ISSUE 2 (2022)
An overview of ethnographic research
Authors
Sanjay
Abstract
Ethnography, often known as cultural anthropology or naturalistic inquiry, is one of the main methods used in qualitative research. It has an anthropological foundation. Ethnography focuses on identifying and describing a group's or individuals' culture. Considering the idea of culture is the primary focus of ethnographic research, hence the question that is posed from this perspective is that What are the cultural traits of a certain group of people? Here, "culture" refers to the set of rules and societal norms that emerge over the course of several generations. Ethnographic study aids in searching exceedingly difficult or intricate design problems. When a researcher is seeing, monitoring, or dealing with the target audience in their real-life setting, they must be exceptionally strong and effective. One of the most significant qualitative research methods involves ethnography, in which the researcher interacts or observes the target population. Population and researchers are crucial for obtaining accurate cultural data, which is why Cultural ethnography or cultural anthropology are other names for ethnographic study. Research of this nature is research in social science. We are aware that there are several types of ethnographic study. For instance, confessional Life history research and ethnography feminist ethnographic research realism ethnographic research, critical ethnography, etc. Realistic ethnography and critical ethnography are the two most prevalent and well-liked types of ethnography research among the several types available. The "Realistic Ethnography Research" is occasionally referred to as conventional Critical ethnography study, on the other hand, focuses on those groups or groups of people those who are excluded from society. The researcher is the most challenging aspect of ethnographic study should pretend to be a member of the target demographic and spend months or even years with the target population. populace or gathering. As a result, ethnographic research is both qualitative and quantitative Long-term researches.
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Pages:37-40
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Sanjay "An overview of ethnographic research". International Journal of Sociology and Political Science, Vol 4, Issue 2, 2022, Pages 37-40
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