In the Course of Participant Observation, Anthropologists Are Often Called

question 41

Multiple Choice

In the course of participant observation, anthropologists are often called on to do things that they might not ordinarily do. What allows them to develop a keen understanding of beliefs and practices of others as they conduct fieldwork?

• A) ethnographic practice
• B) cultural relativism
• C) cultural reflexivity
• D) cultural ethnology

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Definitions:

Catholic Church

The largest Christian church, led by the Pope, with a global following and a rich history influencing spiritual, cultural, and political aspects of society.

Minority Religions

Religious groups that make up a smaller percentage of the population in comparison to the dominant religious group(s) within a particular region or country.

Ivan IV

Also known as Ivan the Terrible, the first tsar of all Russia (1547-1584), known for his tyrannical rule, territorial expansion, and establishment of the Tsardom of Russia.

Muscovy

A historical region centered around Moscow, forming the core of the Russian state from the late medieval period until the early modern era.