The Backbone of Anthropological Fieldwork Is the Code of Ethics

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Essay

The backbone of anthropological fieldwork is the code of ethics that a researcher utilizes. Why do you think ethical considerations are paramount when working with human subjects? Present and discuss at least two cases of ethical dilemmas that a researcher might possibly encounter in a fieldsite.

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Definitions:

Pan-Indian Movement

A social and political movement among Indigenous peoples in the Americas aimed at promoting unity and common interests across tribal lines.

Tecumseh

A Native American leader of the Shawnee who played a major role in the early 19th century in resisting the expansion of the United States into native territory.

Tenskwatawa

Tenskwatawa, also known as the Prophet, was a Native American religious and political leader of the Shawnee tribe in the early 19th century, known for his opposition to U.S. expansion and his role in the pan-Indian alliance.

Free Trade

An economic policy that allows imports and exports to flow freely between countries without tariffs, quotas, or restrictions.