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Hearing where we're coming from--ethically and professionally.

R G Fox1

  • 1Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research, 220 Fifth Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, New York 10001, USA.

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
|February 24, 2001
PubMed
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Anthropology's century-old methods, including "displacing" translations rooted in ethnographic experience, offer a viable ethical framework and labor for contemporary globalized research. These established ethnographic approaches remain relevant for navigating the complexities of the modern world.

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Area of Science:

  • Anthropology
  • Sociology
  • Cultural Studies

Background:

  • Globalization presents ethical and ethnographic challenges for anthropologists.
  • Traditional anthropological methodologies may be perceived as outdated in a globalized context.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To re-evaluate the enduring relevance of established anthropological methodologies.
  • To demonstrate the applicability of "displacing" translation in contemporary ethnographic research.
  • To reaffirm the ethical and practical viability of traditional anthropological labor in a globalized world.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of anthropological methodologies developed over the last century.
  • Examination of "displacing" translation as a core ethnographic technique.
  • Exploration of the ethical underpinnings of ethnographic practice and translation.

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Main Results:

  • Anthropological methods, particularly "displacing" translations, remain ethically sound and practically effective.
  • Ethnographic experience provides a robust foundation for ethical research in globalized settings.
  • The politics of translation is integral to viable ethnographic labor.

Conclusions:

  • Anthropologists should not discard established methodologies due to globalization.
  • "Displacing" translation offers a workable ethical and ethnographic approach for current research.
  • The discipline's historical methods provide essential tools for understanding and engaging with the contemporary world.