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Ethnography

Ethnography is a qualitative research method used in cultural studies and anthropology to study and systematically record the culture and practices of groups or societies. It involves immersive observation and, often, participation in the daily life of the community being studied.
Sub-categories:

Participant observation as an ethnographic method involves researchers engaging in the community's daily activities to gain a deep understanding of cultural practices.

This subcategory focuses on comparing cultural practices across different societies to understand human behavior patterns universally.

Urban ethnography examines social interactions and cultural phenomena within city environments, highlighting urban living's complexities.

Medical ethnography explores health, illness, and healthcare practices within cultural contexts, offering insights into how cultural factors influence medical systems.

Visual ethnography involves the use of photography, film, and other visual media to document and represent cultural practices and beliefs.

Ethnographic fieldwork is the cornerstone of ethnographic study, entailing extensive research and data collection within the community being studied.

Ethnographic writing refers to the process of translating fieldwork experiences and data into descriptive accounts that accurately reflect the culture studied.

This subcategory delves into the various qualitative methods employed in ethnographic research, including interviews, surveys, and historical analysis.

Digital ethnography studies online communities and practices, adapting traditional techniques to a virtual context.

Autoethnography is a self-reflective form of writing that connects the personal to the cultural, placing the self within a social context.

Ethnographic film is a genre that uses documentary filmmaking techniques to portray the lives of people and their cultures.

Corporate ethnography applies ethnographic methods to the business world, focusing on company culture and consumer behavior.

Educational ethnography examines cultural dynamics in educational settings, providing a richer understanding of learning environments and pedagogical practices.

Environmental ethnography focuses on the relationship between cultures and their natural surroundings, including resource use and environmental management practices.

Ethnohistory combines ethnographic and historical approaches to understand past and present cultural practices within a historical context.

Feminist ethnography challenges traditional methodologies by emphasizing women's perspectives and experiences within cultural study.