Multi-Species Ethnography and Conservation Efforts

Flashcards covering key concepts related to multi-species ethnography, anthropological perspectives on conservation, and ethical considerations in species preservation.

Multi-species ethography

Ethnographic research examining interactions of different species to offer a more-than-human perspective on the world.

Anthropocene

The current geological era in which human activity is reshaping the planet in permanent ways.

Conservation

The preservation of animals and natural resources to protect species from extinction.

Anthropocentric worldview

A perspective that places humans at the center of consideration, often resulting in human exploitation of the environment.

Participant observation

A research method where the ethnographer becomes involved in the daily activities of the study subjects.

Reproductive futurism

A concept identifying political mobilization through the rhetoric of ensuring survival for future generations.

Violence in conservation

The ethical dilemma where conservation efforts may lead to suffering or harm to individual animals for the greater good of the species.

Diaspora

The spread or dispersion of people or creatures from their homelands, reconsidered in the context of species introduction.

Invasive species paradigm

A framework labeling non-native species as harmful, often justifying their eradication.

Ethical relationship

A framework for engaging with endangered species, considering their welfare alongside conservation goals.