Ethics: As a Lesson in Reflexivity

This set of flashcards covers key terms and concepts related to ethics and reflexivity in anthropology, as discussed in the lecture.

Ethical Reflexivity

The practice of reflecting on the ethical implications and responsibilities of research within social contexts.

Cultural Change

The concept that cultures are dynamic and change over time due to internal or external influences.

Ideal Culture vs Real Culture

The distinction between what a society considers to be its ideals (norms, values) and the actual behaviors exhibited by its members.

Colonialism

The political, social, economic, and cultural domination of a territory and its people by a foreign power for an extended time.

Mission Civilisatrice

The French civilizing mission aimed at spreading French culture, language, and religion throughout colonies.

Emotional Labor

The process of managing feelings and expressions to fulfill the emotional requirements of a role, particularly in research.

Decolonizing Methodologies

Research approaches that aim to address and rectify the power imbalances and biases introduced by colonial practices.

Ethical Review Boards

Organizations responsible for overseeing research ethics and ensuring that studies comply with ethical standards.

Community Representation

The ways in which ethnographers portray and give voice to the communities they study.

Imperial Ruins

The remnants of colonial rule that continue to influence current social, economic, and cultural dynamics.

Positionality

The acknowledgment of how a researcher's identity and context affect their research perspective and interactions.

L’affaire Maille

A legal case concerning a Canadian researcher and the confidentiality of her interviews, highlighting ethical issues in research.

Power Dynamics

The relationships of power and influence among individuals and groups that affect the conduct and outcomes of research.

Research Informants

Individuals or groups providing information to researchers, whose representation raises ethical concerns.