ethnographic analysis
[ɛθnoʊˈɡræfɪk əˈnæləsɪs]
nounpl: ethnographic analyses
análise etnográfica
1. A qualitative research method that involves systematic observation, description, and interpretation of a particular culture, community, or social group in their natural setting
The ethnographic analysis of the indigenous village revealed complex kinship systems and ritual practices.
A análise etnográfica da aldeia indígena revelou sistemas de parentesco complexos e práticas rituais.
2. The detailed examination and study of cultural beliefs, behaviors, and social structures through immersive fieldwork and participant observation
Her ethnographic analysis involved living with the community for two years to understand their daily life.
Sua análise etnográfica envolveu viver com a comunidade por dois anos para compreender sua vida cotidiana.
3. A research methodology used in anthropology and sociology to interpret and understand cultural phenomena through descriptive accounts
The ethnographic analysis provided insights into how the digital community formed and maintained its culture.
A análise etnográfica forneceu insights sobre como a comunidade digital se formou e manteve sua cultura.
Ethnographic analysis is highly valued in Brazilian anthropology and sociology, particularly for understanding indigenous communities, Afro-Brazilian culture, and urban social dynamics. In the USA, it has become increasingly important in media studies, digital culture research, and organizational anthropology. The methodology emphasizes immersive cultural understanding rather than external observation.
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