What Is Participant Observation? Give an Example and Describe the Strengths

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Essay

What is participant observation? Give an example and describe the strengths and weaknesses of this method.

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Definitions:

Free Blacks

African Americans who were not enslaved before the abolition of slavery, living with varying degrees of rights and freedoms in different parts of the United States.

Eighteenth Century

A period of time that encompasses the years 1701 to 1800, marked by significant developments in science, philosophy, and politics.

Rights of Citizenship

The legal rights and privileges granted to individuals by a state, including voting, freedom of speech, and the right to privacy.

Native Americans

Refers to the indigenous peoples of the United States, including their cultures, histories, and societies.