Discussion Question 1 and 2 Due May17

DQ 1

Should anthropologists conduct experiments in applying anthropology with live populations? What is at risk? How do the histories of western colonialism and imperialism complicate the application of anthropology among disenfranchised peoples? What do projects like the action anthropology project among the Fox (Mesquawkie) Indians and The Vicos Project tell us about the potential benefits and potential pitfalls of applied anthropology?

DQ2

What are the four different types of fieldwork models described in Cassell’s article “Ethical Principles for Conducting Fieldwork”? Summarize the models in your own words. What are the ethical implications of each type? Which type of fieldwork model do you think you would choose as an anthropologist? Why? What sort of ethical dilemmas do you think you might face? How would you deal with these? What are special ethical concerns for applied anthropological projects? Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly sources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your classmates who have selected different fieldwork models than you by Day 7.