Ethnographic Method Analysis

While conducting my ethnography I have interviewed five All-Girl members, and four Coed members of the Spirit program. By interviewing one more All-Girl members I hope to even out my biases due to being a part of the Coed team. Yet, before defining the differences found between the two teams, I will share the apparent similarities. Both teams show strong linguistic accommodations which I have observed at numerous appearances, such as changing the way one would speak due to their audience. When present at an appearance all members of the Spirit program are expected to intermingle and socialize with attendees. During the course of this exchange it became apparent that accommodating for the age of audience drastically changed the way the team members spoke. For example, when Jules Wazny was speaking to an elderly man she reduced the tempo at which she spoke and asked questions about the game and respectfully shook his hand; yet when she was speaking to a child she spoke in a higher pitch tone, offered the child her poms to play with, and asked questions such as how old the child was. These actions represent convergence, changing ones language to better fit the style of the recipient, which was not only found with All-Girl Cheerleader Jules Wazny, but also throughout the program. An example from a Coed member was Vivi Benbrook changing how she spoke with a middle age male, in a calm and respectful manor asking questions of the game such as where his seats where, and if he thought we were going to win. Contrast this to when she spoke to an elderly women, she used a higher pitch when asking if she was excited, and telling her to stay warm in this cold weather. All members, once wearing affiliated attire, whether it is practice gear,

This essay is an ethnographic study of Whole Foods Market which is located in Kensington, London. Whole Foods Market is a niche supermarket that sells high quality organic and natural products at high prices. In this essay, I will provide a brief orientation of ethics with regards to the concepts of Corporate Social Responsibility - macroethics and Business Ethics - microethics and the theoretical frameworks of consequentialism, deontology and virtue ethics. I will be using deontology framework in ethics devised by Immanuel Kant to assess if the marketing strategy and the products sold at Whole Foods Market support their principle of ‘organic and natural’.

Produce procurement, a long-studied topic in cultural anthropology, defines the everyday interactions relating to values and norms as well as power through a simple outlet: food. For this ethnographic observation: produce procurement, I decided to observe one of the bigger grocery store chains, Jewel. It was here, where I observed different views and concepts relating to food venues, specifically grocery stores, that are important to both producer and consumer in aesthetic, type of produce, demographic, and communication.

I was born into an age where cameras and technology were easily available. I started using cameras and computers basically from when I was born. I was intrigued by videos and photos. Me and my friends used the family video camera to make movies and film skits. I took general art classes from Kindergarten up until now. My interest in graphic design and computer editing programs spiked in 7th grade when i took a technology class with Mr. Mayes. I learned how to use photoshop and edited pictures for fun. Up until this year photoshop was something I was ok at and never really mastered. Computer Graphic Design with Ms. Remer-Saenz elevated my ability in photoshop and taught me how to use Coreldraw and Adobe Illustrator as well. I have been using

Demographic analysis of an audience improves the effectiveness of a speech and ensure that it is delivered in an appropriate manner. Demography is the study of the changing nature of human populations- age, religion, occupation, gender, ethnic background among other variables (Van et.al, 2016). Different populations have different characteristics and expectations. Failure to meet the expectations of an audience has a negative impact. While children expect a speech that frequently involves them in answering questions or makes them laugh, scientists, require a factual speech. Thus, demographics determine the types of evidence that are important for a given group without necessarily changing the speech topic.

Divisions of household labour and child care, which have been argued to be markers of love and intimacy, differ to a great deal depending on a couple’s gender ideology. Greenstein (1996) undertook an important study drawing on existing qualitative data from the National Survey of Families and Households attained via interviews and surveys, to re-examine the relationship between equality and labour. Greenstein (1996) found that egalitarian women are less likely to do more housework than their partners and are more likely to perceive the division of household labour as unjust. Supporting this, Hochschild & Machung (1989) have noted that a couple’s gender ideology leads to the division of labour within the relationship. Moreover, findings from

The exhibition brings a personal vision of Jim Dimmock, Jim Goldberg, Enguene Richard and Tony Foushe photographer who for many years has been as a photojournalist. According to Graham (2012), the most compelling images are clear and deliberately, visual expressions of a photographer, how he or she think and feel about a particular subject. They are emotional experiences that are both intensely personal and at the same time universal in their appeal. It is identified that there is a great picture that result passionate intention of the photographer, commitment to the world and, more importantly, his vision. Technical and production play crucial roles, but it begins and ends with the vision. In the context of photography, photographers’ shares

The type of observation that was employed in this ethnographic research was direct observation without intervention. This was employed so as to study how the subjects behave naturally and could not be controlled within a lab setting. As is explained within the contents of the report, it was important for the researcher to maintain covertness while studying the bouncers as revealing their identity would lead to a suspicious response from the bouncers which could escalate to violent altercations. It would be important for the ethnographer to be incorporated to the community being studied, this is important as it aids the observation process while maintaining the secrecy of the research. This method of observation was highly effective as it enabled

Without peripherals, computers themselves would be useless. Whether a mouse or keyboard, these tools produce different inputs or outputs for a system. one of these turns digital photos into physical photos. This peripheral is called a printer. Although not essential to operating a computer, this technology comes in handy. Many jobs or school assignments require printed photos to be added. Another tool is used to capture photos. This is called a video camera. These are usually bought separately or bought built in to a lab top. This camera can capture or record things in front of the monitor; perfect for selfies. The last peripheral i'll be talking about are the speakers. These are essential for watching youtube videos or skype. The speakers

Queens is the most diverse borough in New York City, and one of the most diverse communities anywhere. To what Cultural or ethnic communities do you belong? Is there an art work (it can be a song, a piece of fine art, a dance or a performing art piece) that has a special significance in your culture? What is it and what does it signify to you?

After watching the video I realized how much of an impact English speakers have on an English dictionary. I enjoyed the video and I think that the speaker explained her information about adding words to the dictionary well. I try to restrict my acronyms and slang usage unless I’m talking to people who understand them seeing as they are not in the dictionary. I was taught that whatever is in the dictionary are the only words that I should use. I’m sure I heard a teacher say once (or more) that “you cannot make up words” or “that’s not a real word.” In my opinion, I think that language does not still work that way. I don’t think that it still works that way since people make up words (or change the meaning of them) all the time. I especially

Ethnography is a complex process it 's not just simply viewing children in their environment.Ethnography allow research to examine children in ways other research cannot because ethnography allows the researcher to see and be a part of a children 's peer culture.Ethnography involves prolonged fieldwork where researchers study a group to understand their mundane practices of life. the observation allows them to see "their physical and institutional settings, their daily routines,their beliefs and values,their linguistic and other semiotic system that mediates all these contexts and activities."(Corsaro 2014 p) In this paper I will provide understanding on ethnography and its difference from other research methods. I will describe the

The first ethnographic method I used was survey questionnaires. Within a total of six questions, the first two ask about whether the participant is familiar with Deaf culture or encountered with the topic of Deaf. Consistent with the participants’ cultural background, 25% (5) people from Deaf culture both answered “yes”, and 75% (15) from hearing culture said “no”. It is surprising that all fifteen people from hearing culture exactly chose “no”. When I randomly reached out to the reasons, some answered they have heard about deafness, but they are not that familiar with it. The third question asked participants to choose between two descriptions of Deaf: “A disability refers to hearing loss” and “minority group of people who focus on visual

Ethnography is an individual’s opportunity to engage in research in order to understand another person through their unique lens. The purpose of this paper is to explore how someone adapts to society due to a diagnosis. By the end of this research, I hope to have gained a sense of the experiences when someone is faced with the unexpected, living a life bounded to a simple label. In order for me to understand the life of someone diagnosed with the learning disability, autism, I want to learn about their daily activities, how they create and maintain relationships, how they manage to care for themselves and how they navigate through a society where they are blatantly rejected.

There is no doubt that culture takes an important role for a country. With the globalization, various kinds of cultures impact and even invade each other. I believe that the collision and integration are incredible and inevitable.