Ethnography

What are the benefits of each perspective? Is one perspective better than the other?
Emic - creates cultural perspective and insight
Etic - creates a scientific view
Though both carry benefits, I think that the emic perspective is better than etic because it creates an better understanding of "how" and "why" of cultural differences.


Write a brief explanation for why these rules exist.

As an ethnographer, you must

• realize objectivity is impossible. Instead of trying to be objective, acknowledge your biases in your research.
• have an informant from the group you're studying.
• be up-front about your intentions; let your subjects know what you're studying and why.

1. By acknowledging bias, it creates more of a level field of understanding for the reader of the observations.

2. Having an informant helps along the cultural understanding.

3. By informing the group, the ethnographer creates more trust and diminishes the amount of confusion that the group may contrive.