Read the chapters assigned from Spradley and McCurdy dealing with anthropological fieldwork (chapter 3, “Fieldwork on Prostitution in the Era of AIDS,” and 13, “Poverty at Work: Office Employment and the Crack Alternative”). Then answer this question in essay form:
Imagine yourself in the position of these anthropologists, conducting anthropological research with people such as crack dealers/users or prostitutes. Applying their experiences, describe the ethical problems and challenges that you would encounter in doing that research. What new things might you find out about yourself as you lived and conducted research among such people?
Remember that your answer should be written in MS Word. Make sure that your file name contains your last name and assignment number according to the format I outlined in your Course Directions under Week 1 of the Lessons tab (for example, if your name is Samuel Johnson, you should save your paper as JohnsonS.RP1). I will deduct points if this format is not followed.
