OCC Analysis of Eating Christmas in the Kalahari Essay

OPTION A. As was discussed in the weekly chapter and lecture, ethnographers face a number of challenges when doing field work. This ranges from personal challenges and interaction with their informants to ethic considerations. Using Borshay Lee’s article “Eating Christmas in the Kalahari” , please explain in detail what challenge/s he faced and how he handled it. Be sure to include a short summary and give at least two examples of what was particularly difficult or hard for him in terms of getting information and in terms of personal experience. Did you notice anything with regards to the ethics or methods he used that might explain his experience? What evidence did you see in his writing for ethnographic reflexivity? What did you learn abut ethnographic fieldwork and how cultural anthropologists go about researching their topics?

OPTION B. As was discussed in the weekly chapter and lecture, ethnographers face a number of challenges when doing field work. This ranges from personal challenges and interaction with their informants to ethic considerations. Using Claire Sterk’s article “Tricking and Tripping”, please explain in detail what challenge/s she faced and how she handled it. Begin with a brif summary of the article. Be sure to give at least two specific examples of what was particularly difficult or hard for her in terms of getting information and in terms of personal experience. Explain/ discuss how this impacted her work. Did you notice anything with regards to the ethics or methods she used that might explain his experience? Did her gender paly a role in her work? What evidence did you see in her writing for ethnographic reflexivity? What did you learn abut ethnographic fieldwork and how cultural anthropologists go about researching their topics?