SOC 100 Lecture 7: Lecture 7 Notes
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Today : mini-lecture: ethnographic method for paper, introduction to unit 3, identity, inequality. Method option 1: ethnographic observation: ethnographic research: when a researcher goes into the world and spends time in a specific social space and observe their social relationships, interactions, etc. with one another. Schools, churches, street corners, dog parks, art galleries, etc. The rap cypher research was ethnographic research conducted on the streets: minimum of 4 hours at the field site small taste. Must be focused on the social interactions. A site that allows you to do interesting sociological analysis. Should have multiple examples of the same type of interaction. You are already taking many familiar social interactions for granted in a familiar space: avoid: Vulnerable populations (minors, prisoners, etc. : prime yourself on certain themes before observing. Gender, minorities, etc: can talk to people there if it is natural for that setting, focus on getting as much information and taking field notes.
