Anthropologists Are Able to Collect Information, Select Which People to Highlight

question 4

Multiple Choice

Anthropologists are able to collect information, select which people to highlight, and choose which facts to publish in their results. What key aspect of writing ethnography does this clearly illustrate?

• A) the importance of accurate notes in the field
• B) the crucial need for different types of anthropologists today
• C) how the type of ethnographic writing affects the published results
• D) the reality that all anthropological inquiry is a form of interpretation

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Definitions:

Race

A social construct that categorizes humans based on physical traits, ancestry, genetics, or social relations.

Ethnicity

Social groups with a shared culture, tradition, language, or nationality influencing a person’s identity and experiences.

Adolescence

A period of both psychological and physical growth that usually takes place from the onset of puberty to the attainment of legal adulthood.

Middle Childhood

A developmental phase typically ranging from ages 6 to 12 years, characterized by significant growth in cognitive, emotional, and social competencies.