anthropological fieldwork
[ænθrəpəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈfiːldwɜːrk]
nounpl: anthropological fieldworks
trabalho de campo antropológico
1. Empirical research conducted by anthropologists in natural settings, involving direct observation, interviews, and participation in the daily lives of communities being studied
The anthropologist spent two years conducting anthropological fieldwork in the remote village to understand their cultural practices.
O antropólogo passou dois anos realizando trabalho de campo antropológico na aldeia remota para compreender suas práticas culturais.
2. The systematic collection of data about human cultures, societies, and behaviors through firsthand immersion and interaction
Anthropological fieldwork is essential for ethnographic research and cultural documentation.
O trabalho de campo antropológico é essencial para pesquisa etnográfica e documentação cultural.
3. The methodological approach of studying humans in their own social and cultural contexts rather than in laboratories
Modern anthropological fieldwork incorporates advanced recording technologies alongside traditional observation methods.
O trabalho de campo antropológico moderno incorpora tecnologias avançadas de gravação juntamente com métodos tradicionais de observação.
Anthropological fieldwork is highly valued in both Brazilian and American academic traditions, with Brazil having a strong anthropological research community particularly focused on indigenous studies and urban anthropology. In the USA, the tradition of long-term ethnographic fieldwork is a cornerstone of American cultural and linguistic anthropology. The practice reflects the anthropological commitment to understanding human diversity through direct, respectful engagement with communities.
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