CMY3708: Qualitative research in criminology
Jacqueline van Niekerk
55074103
Semester 2
Assignment 1
Unique Number: 775152
, 55074103
Table of Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 1
2. Definition of Ethnographic Research ............................................................................................................. 1
2.1 Passive observation ...................................................................................................................................... 1
2.2 Contextual interviews ................................................................................................................................... 2
3. Characteristics................................................................................................................................................ 2
3.1 Culture .......................................................................................................................................................... 2
3.2 Holistic perspective....................................................................................................................................... 2
3.3 Emic and etic perspectives ........................................................................................................................... 2
3.4 Non-judgemental orientation ....................................................................................................................... 3
3.5 Inter- and intra-cultural diversity ................................................................................................................. 3
3.6 Symbols and rituals ....................................................................................................................................... 3
4. Value of ethnographical research .................................................................................................................. 4
4.1 Inductive and Dialogical ................................................................................................................................ 4
4.2 Ethnographic research keeps us from being lazy ......................................................................................... 4
4.3 Ethnographic research ensures the data is useful ........................................................................................ 5
5. Limitations of ethnographical research ......................................................................................................... 5
5.1 Blurring of the field ....................................................................................................................................... 5
5.2 Context ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
5.3 Redefining culture ........................................................................................................................................ 6
5.4 Ethics............................................................................................................................................................. 7
6. How to do ethnography research .................................................................................................................. 8
6.1 Identify Research Question .......................................................................................................................... 8
6.2 Determine Location(s) for Research ............................................................................................................. 8
6.3 Formulate Presentation Method .................................................................................................................. 8
6.4 Acquire Permissions and Access ................................................................................................................... 8
6.5 Observe and Participate ............................................................................................................................... 9
6.6 Interview ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
6.7 Collect Archival Data ..................................................................................................................................... 9
6.8 Code and Analyse Data ................................................................................................................................. 9
7. Analysis .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
8. Conclusion .................................................................................................................................................... 10
9. Bibliography ................................................................................................................................................. 11
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