Ethnographic responsibility and the anthropological endeavor: Beyond identity discourse

Journal/Book: Anthropol Quart. 2000; 73: 620 Michigan Avenue NE Admin Bldg Room 303, Washington, DC 20064, USA. Catholic Univ Amer Press. 89-101.

Abstract: This article examines the politics of ethnography and the role of the anthropologist both in the field and beyond. Drawing upon her field research among Peruvian immigrants in the United Stares and among Andeans in Peru, the author explores questions about the interactions between informants and anthropologists. Distinctions made by informants between local and foreign researchers are examined. Focusing on the increasing participation by local intellectuals, indigenous leaders, and others in the production and uses of ideas about their own communities, as well as on dialogue and collaboration between local intellectuals and U.S. Anthropologists, the author proposes a reassessment of the political and professional role of anthropologists today.

Note: Article Garcia ME, Brown Univ, Providence,RI 02912 USA

Keyword(s): ethnographic responsibility; social representation; local intellectuals; anthropology and advocacy; identity politics; ADVOCACY

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