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ETHNOGRAPHY

 

Ethnography is an anthropological approach that is specifically concerned with
observation of people in their natural environments.

It is a way of revealing ‘hidden’ truths and understanding cultures. And is usually
used to address a specific concern, or research a specific hypothesis.

It not only records behaviours but also analyses motivations and emotions.

In this way it is a useful tool to develop culturally understanding and also to help
develop ways of working that are suited to a group’s needs.

Gatekeepers and Key Informants

 

– Gatekeepers make access to information and group members easier (or harder). 
– Key Informants give away or withhold ‘privileged’ key information.

 

Types of Ethnography

 

– Overt or covert methodologies
– Real life observations or third party materials

Further Resources

Working with Essex County Counil, ThePublicOffice has been working to embed ethnographic approaches of deep, immersive listening to citizens.

Ethnography

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Connected theories

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