Why Is Fieldwork Often Considered a Rite of Passage for Students

question 58

Multiple Choice

Why is fieldwork often considered a rite of passage for students?

• A) It signifies that the student has achieved a certain level of education in anthropology.
• B) It forces a special kind of mutual transformation with the student and the people they are studying.
• C) It is a key developmental stage for all social scientists.
• D) It uncovers ethnocentrism and develops a sense of deep empathy for others.

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Definitions:

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