ethnographic fieldwork

[ɛθnəˈɡræfɪk ˈfildwɜrk]
nounpl: ethnographic fieldworks
trabalho de campo etnográfico
1. The systematic study and observation of human cultures and societies conducted by researchers living within or closely embedded in the community being studied
The anthropologist conducted ethnographic fieldwork for three years in the Amazon basin to understand the indigenous tribe's cultural practices.
A antropóloga realizou trabalho de campo etnográfico durante três anos na bacia amazônica para compreender as práticas culturais da tribo indígena.
2. A research methodology involving direct observation, interviews, and immersion in a cultural setting to gather qualitative data
Ethnographic fieldwork requires patience, cultural sensitivity, and long-term commitment from the researcher.
O trabalho de campo etnográfico exige paciência, sensibilidade cultural e compromisso de longo prazo do pesquisador.
Ethnographic fieldwork is a cornerstone methodology in Brazilian anthropology, particularly valued in the study of indigenous populations, urban communities, and cultural diversity. The practice reflects a commitment to understanding cultures from within rather than from an external, detached perspective. In Brazilian academia, researchers conducting ethnographic fieldwork often contribute significantly to indigenous rights advocacy and cultural preservation efforts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
participant observationethnographic researchcultural fieldworkanthropological fieldworkethnographic study
Antonyms / Antônimos
desk researchsecondary researchliterature reviewquantitative survey

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
trabalho de campo etnográfico
Standard academic and professional usage in Brazilian universities and research institutions
Academic Brazil
pesquisa de campo etnográfica
Alternative phrasing used in academic contexts emphasizing research aspect
Portugal
trabalho de campo etnográfico
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in Portuguese anthropological circles
Colloquial Brazilian
trabalho de campo
Shortened form commonly used among anthropologists and sociologists

Related Words

ethnographyanthropologyparticipant observationcultural immersionqualitative researchfieldwork notesethnographerculture

Related Idioms & Phrases

go into the field
immerse oneself in a culture
live among the people
conduct participant observation
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