Séance 2 : Rendre l’étrange familier et le familier étrange: Ethnographie et observation Flashcards
Who conducted the ethnographic study ‘Les Argonautes du Pacifique occidental’?
Bronislaw Malinowski
What is the main focus of Malinowski’s study?
An immersive ethnographic investigation of the Trobriand Islanders in Papua New Guinea.
What economic concept does Malinowski analyze in his study?
The Kula Ring, which involves symbolic exchanges between tribes.
What are the key features of the Kula Ring?
Exchanges of jewelry related to political authority, conducted despite distance and risks.
What was the primary goal of Malinowski’s research?
To understand the social organization of the indigenous community away from European civilization.
What method did Malinowski use for his research?
Ethnographic observation, including monography and participatory observation.
What are some strengths of Malinowski’s ethnographic study?
It is the first modern ethnographic inquiry, allows for participatory observation without disturbing the village, and has methodological transparency.
What are the limitations of Malinowski’s research?
Difficulty in relativizing the research due to its unique subject, potential biases, and the colonial context.
What does the ‘Nuclear Task Force’ report analyze?
The situation in Carlsbad, New Mexico, regarding the acceptance of nuclear waste.
What attitude does the Carlsbad community exhibit towards nuclear waste?
A YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard) attitude, desiring arrangements that benefit the city.
What are the goals of the Carlsbad nuclear waste study?
To understand why residents desire more nuclear waste and how they mobilize for it.
What method is used in the Carlsbad study?
Contemporary ethnography, including observations, interviews, and participation.
What are the strengths of the Carlsbad study?
It provides a new perspective on the community’s attitude towards nuclear waste.
What limitations does the Carlsbad study face?
Possible difficulties in accessing data and observations due to the confidential nature of the project.
What is the focus of O’Hare’s study on waste collectors in Uruguay?
The situation of workers at the Montevideo landfill.
