Ethics in Anthropology

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and legal considerations in ethics for anthropology, as discussed in the lecture notes.

Ethics

Acceptable conduct or behavior, which may or may not be formally adopted as a code of conduct.

Morals

Beliefs about right and wrong.

Laws

Formal standards enforceable by government.

Do no harm

A fundamental ethical principle in anthropological research.

Informed consent

An ethical principle requiring research participants to be fully aware of the research and agree to participate.

Disseminate research without misrepresentation

An ethical principle emphasizing transparency and accuracy in sharing research findings.

Stewardship, ownership of data

An ethical principle related to the responsible management and control of research data.

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

A committee responsible for reviewing and approving proposed research involving non-human animals.

Animal Welfare Act

Federal legislation governing the treatment of animals in research and other settings.

Institutional Review Board (IRB)

A committee that reviews proposed research involving human subjects to ensure ethical standards are upheld.

National Research Act

Legislation that established ethical guidelines for research involving human subjects, leading to the creation of IRBs.

Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA)

A federal law requiring institutions receiving federal funding or on federal lands to consult with and repatriate skeletal remains and grave goods to culturally-affiliated Indigenous groups.

Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA)

A law aimed at protecting archaeological resources on public and tribal lands, regulating disturbance, and preventing looting.