Title: Challenges of field research. Between involved participant and outside observer

Author(s):  
Claudia Chovgrani ◽  
Magdalena Cieślikowska ◽  
Katarzyna Odyniec

The article is a theoretical contribution that deals with problems of field researcher. Shows difficulties related to researcher's morality, their role as a witness and an observer, describes etic and emic research. The authors begin their deliberations with an in-depth description of the essence of the relationship created between the arrived researcher and rooted in the given research community. They review anthropological research, pointing to valuable discoveries of field researchers, and do not bypass the description of difficult situations related to the experience of social relations that can not be experienced or described adequately from the privacy of an office.

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-24
Author(s):  
Kalissa Alexeyeff ◽  
Geir Henning Presterudstuen

In this introductory article we discuss what might be gained from examining more familiar areas of anthropological research such as cloth, dress or material culture through fashion as an analytical category and, in turn, how insights from Pacific clothing cultures can broaden understandings of fashion. Our aim is to unsettle the ethnographic gaze that is often brought to bear on non-western cultures of fashion, cloth, clothing, style and innovation. Fashion, as we conceive of it, spans from the physical production and design of garments and objects to everyday appearances, the desire to be ‘in vogue’ and the consumption of aesthetic objects that are considered popular. From this starting point we move analyses of fashion from the systemic to the experiential, reflecting ethnographic sensitivity to everyday embodied practice and the constant political and creative negotiation of values and norms that takes place in quotidian social relations. We situate these analyses in a region that is often perceived to be at the very edge of the world economy and invite further discussion about the relationship between fashion and the global flow of people, ideas and commodities.


2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (58) ◽  
pp. 626-634
Author(s):  
Francisca Damiana Ramos de Vasconcelos ◽  
Pedro Fernando Dos Santos

Resumo: O presente artigo foi desenvolvido na Escola Municipal Professora Cleuzemi Pereira do Nascimento Silva, que se localiza na cidade de Salgueiro – PE onde atende do 1º ao 5º ano do Ensino Fundamental Anos Iniciais onde teve por finalidade analisar as questões pertinentes à relação que deve ser estabelecida entre família e escola a fim de propiciar ao aluno o desenvolvimento adequado de suas potencialidades físicas, afetivas e cognitivas por meio da aprendizagem dos conteúdos aplicados. O trabalho desenvolvido direcionou-se pela preocupação na melhora da relação escola e família, haja vista a interligação entre a educação familiar e educação escolar que não deve ser desconsiderada no processo de ensino e aprendizagem, com a intenção de analisar como se tem dado o processo de participação dos pais e/ou responsáveis, considerando a importância da aproximação da família e da escola. Sendo assim, poderão contribuir efetivamente na formação de cidadãos capazes de acompanhar as transformações sociais dentro do contexto das relações interpessoais e humanas. A pesquisa busca responder de que forma a relação entre a família e a escola irá contribuir no processo de aprendizagem dos estudantes? O artigo teve como principal objetivo minimizar os problemas disciplinares e pedagógicos que a escola possa vir a enfrentar, com o propósito também de minimizar a distância e fortalecer as relações. Buscamos durante os encontros com os pais/responsáveis ressaltar e valorizar a importância da participação da família no contexto escolar, promover a integração entre família e escola e proporcionar aos pais momentos de reflexão acerca de temas relacionados à educação e a formação humana, com vídeos reflexivos e slides, orientando-se pelos princípios pedagógicos regidos pelo respeito aos valores estéticos, políticos, éticos e morais, pois os pais com a parceria da escola devem fazer parte de qualquer trabalho educativo tendo como foco a formação de um cidadão crítico e pensante. A metodologia utilizada foi uma pesquisa de campo na Escola Municipal Professora Cleuzemi Pereira do Nascimento Silva, tendo como coleta de dados bibliográficos autores como PIAGET (2007) e LUCK (2010) dente outros, para compor o aporte teórico. Os resultados alcançados contribuíram para compreender a relevância da presença da família na escola, e da importância do vínculo entre pais e/ou responsáveis e instituição escolar, sendo um dos fatores positivos para o desenvolvimento da aprendizagem do aluno.Palavras-Chave: Genealogia; Educação; Discente; Família; Escola.---Abstract: This article was developed at the Municipal School Teacher Cleuzemi Pereira do Nascimento Silva, which is located in the city of Salgueiro - PE where it serves from the 1st to the 5th year of Elementary School Early Years where it aimed to analyze the issues relevant to the relationship that should be established between family and school in order to provide the student with the adequate development of their physical, affective and cognitive potential through learning the applied content. The work developed was guided by the concern to improve the relationship between school and family, given the interconnection between family education and school education, which should not be disregarded in the teaching and learning process, with the intention of analyzing how the process has been taking place. participation of parents and/or guardians, considering the importance of bringing family and school closer together. Thus, they will be able to effectively contribute to the formation of citizens capable of following social transformations within the context of interpersonal and human relationships. The research seeks to answer how the relationship between family and school will contribute to the students' learning process? The main objective of the article was to minimize the disciplinary and pedagogical problems that the school might face, with the purpose also to minimize the distance and strengthen the relationships. During meetings with parents/guardians, we sought to emphasize and value the importance of family participation in the school context, promote integration between family and school and provide parents with moments of reflection on issues related to education and human training, with reflective videos and slides, guided by pedagogical principles governed by respect for aesthetic, political, ethical and moral values, as parents, in partnership with the school, must be part of any educational work focused on the formation of critical and thinking citizens. The methodology used was a field research at the Municipal School Professora Cleuzemi Pereira do Nascimento Silva, having as collection of bibliographic data authors such as PIAGET (2007) and LUCK (2010) among others, to compose the theoretical contribution. The results achieved contributed to understand the relevance of the presence of the family at school, and the importance of the bond between parents and/or guardians and the school institution, being one of the positive factors for the development of student learning.Keywords: Genealogy, Education, Student, Family; School. 


2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 265-272
Author(s):  
Venelin Terziev ◽  
Preslava Dimitrova

The social policy of a country is a set of specific activities aimed at regulating the social relations between different in their social status subjects. This approach to clarifying social policy is also called functional and essentially addresses social policy as an activity to regulate the relationship of equality or inequality in society. It provides an opportunity to look for inequalities in the economic positions of individuals in relation to ownership, labor and working conditions, distribution of income and consumption, social security and health, to look for the sources of these inequalities and their social justification or undue application.The modern state takes on social functions that seek to regulate imbalances, to protect weak social positions and prevent the disintegration of the social system. It regulates the processes in society by harmonizing interests and opposing marginalization. Every modern country develops social activities that reflect the specifics of a particular society, correspond to its economic, political and cultural status. They are the result of political decisions aimed at directing and regulating the process of adaptation of the national society to the transformations of the market environment. Social policy is at the heart of the development and governance of each country. Despite the fact that too many factors and problems affect it, it largely determines the physical and mental state of the population as well as the relationships and interrelationships between people. On the other hand, social policy allows for a more global study and solving of vital social problems of civil society. On the basis of the programs and actions of political parties and state bodies, the guidelines for the development of society are outlined. Social policy should be seen as an activity to regulate the relationship of equality or inequality between different individuals and social groups in society. Its importance is determined by the possibility of establishing on the basis of the complex approach: the economic positions of the different social groups and individuals, by determining the differences between them in terms of income, consumption, working conditions, health, etc .; to explain the causes of inequality; to look for concrete and specific measures to overcome the emerging social disparities.


Author(s):  
Amanda Cabral ◽  
Carolin Lusby ◽  
Ricardo Uvinha

Sports Tourism as a segment is growing exponentially in Brazil. The sports mega-events that occurred in the period from 2007 to 2016 helped strengthen this sector significantly. This article examined tourism mobility during the Summer Olympic Games Rio 2016, hosted by the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This study expands the understanding of the relationship between tourism and city infrastructure, therefore being relevant to academics, professionals of the area and to the whole society due to its multidisciplinary field. The existence of a relationship between means of transportation and the Olympic regions as well as tourist attractions for a possible legacy was observed. Data were collected from official sources, field research and through participant-observation and semi structured interviews. Data were coded and analyzed. The results indicate that the city was overall successful in its execution of sufficient mobility. New means of transportation were added and others updated. BRT's (Bus Rapid Transit) were the main use of mass transport to Olympic sites. However, a lack of public transport access was observed for the touristic sites.


2004 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurul Indarti

This research aims to examine the relationship between business location decision and business success. The case is Internet café business in Indonesia. This research is addressed to answer these main questions: (1) what factors do underlie location decision for an Internet café business?; and (2) does location decision determine success of Internet café business? A field research is conducted to answer these questions.Factor analysis applied to 17 location factors reveals five underlying dimensions of business location decision. They are centrality, business environment, business venue, cost, and labor. Based on responses from 93 Internet cafés in three locations (i.e. Yogyakarta, Surabaya, and Lombok), the author finds that favorable location of business is positively related to business success. More specifically, a regression analysis reveals that availability of utilities, proximity to schools/universities and security affect business success in a positive direction, while proximity to highways, being in commercial center affect in a negative direction. The independent variables explain 23 percent of total variance.


Author(s):  
Mukti Khaire

This book describes how commercial ventures in creative industries have cultural impact. Since royal patronage of arts ended, firms in the creative industries, working within the market mechanism, have been responsible for the production and distribution of the cultural goods—art, books, films, fashion, and music—that enrich our lives. This book counters the popular perception that this marriage of art and business is a necessary evil, proposing instead that entrepreneurs who introduce radically new cultural works to the market must bring about a change in society’s beliefs about what is appropriate and valuable to encourage consumption of these goods. In so doing, these pioneer entrepreneurs change minds, not just lives; the seeds of cultural change are embedded in the world of commerce. Building on theories of value construction and cultural production, integrated with field research on pioneer firms (like Chanel and the Sundance Institute) and new market categories (like modern art and high fashion in India), the author develops conceptual frameworks that explain the structure and functioning of creative industries. Through a systematic exposition of the roles and functions of the players in this space—creators, producers, and intermediaries—the book proposes a new way to understand the relationship among markets, entrepreneurship, and culture. Khaire also discusses challenges inherent in being entrepreneurial in the creative industries, paying special attention to the implications of digitalization and globalization, and suggests prescriptive directions for individuals and firms wishing to balance pecuniary motivations with cultural convictions in this rapidly changing world.


Author(s):  
Giovanna Bianchi

In 1994, an article appeared in the Italian journal Archeologia Medievale, written by Chris Wickham and Riccardo Francovich, entitled ‘Uno scavo archeologico ed il problema dello sviluppo della signoria territoriale: Rocca San Silvestro e i rapporti di produzione minerari’. It marked a breakthrough in the study of the exploitation of mineral resources (especially silver) in relation to forms of power, and the associated economic structure, and control of production between the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. On the basis of the data available to archeological research at the time, the article ended with a series of open questions, especially relating to the early medieval period. The new campaign of field research, focused on the mining landscape of the Colline Metallifere in southern Tuscany, has made it possible to gather more information. While the data that has now been gathered are not yet sufficient to give definite and complete answers to those questions, they nevertheless allow us to now formulate some hypotheses which may serve as the foundations for broader considerations as regards the relationship between the exploitation of a fundamental resource for the economy of the time, and the main players and agents in that system of exploitation, within a landscape that was undergoing transformation in the period between the early medieval period and the middle centuries of the Middle Ages.


Author(s):  
William Wheeler

This chapter looks at a postsocialist fishery in Kazakhstan to explore the relationship between property rules designed to manage natural resources, and practices of resource exploitation. The Aral Sea is famous for its desiccation over the second half of the twentieth century, which stemmed from Soviet irrigation projects; in 2006 a World Bank/Republic of Kazakhstan project restored a small part of the sea, and fish catches have recently recovered somewhat. In this chapter, based on ethnographic and archival research, I explore the disjuncture between formal rules and practice to address debates about the management of common-pool resources. Within the nomadic economy, in contrast to livestock, fish were not property objects; over the colonial, Soviet and post-Soviet periods, they became objects of economic value in different ways, mediating different sorts of social relations. Turning to the contemporary property regime, I suggest that formal rules matter, but in unintended ways.


Religions ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 553
Author(s):  
Iwona Niewiadomska ◽  
Leon Szot

This article is theoretical and empirical. The theoretical part presents issues related to experiencing stress (including ways of coping with experienced problems) and the relationships between preference for various coping strategies and human behavior. The empirical part presents the results of research on the relationship between the frequency of seniors (n = 329) using 13 different ways to deal with experienced difficulties (including the strategy of turning to religion/religious coping) and 11 categories of aggressive behavior (retaliation tendencies, self-destructive tendencies, aggression control disorders, displaced aggression, unconscious aggressive tendencies, indirect aggression, instrumental aggression, self-hostility, physical aggression towards the environment, hostility towards the environment, and reactive aggression). The last part is devoted to a discussion on the obtained research results and the practical implications of using the strategy of turning to religion/religious coping in difficult situations as a factor protecting the elderly from aggressive behavior.


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