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Fieldwork Activity: Protesting Participant Observation

Task: Observe the protesting of social issues, and police brutality. Describe the event using participant observation as your research method.

Value: 50 points

Due: ______________________ _

Purpose and Guidelines: Once again your objective is to act as a sociologist conducting participant observation of a protest. The form of data collection will provide much insight into the broader community and abroad. As a result of the pandemic your field observation will take place via videos that I have provided. However, if doing the last two weeks you have participated of your own accord in protesting, you may provide a written report of observation as an alternative, but you will still be required to take field notes.

Here are some guidelines:

1. You will watch the videos that I have provided below, each video should be less than 5 minutes in length. You may also use any footage or reflection of your recent participation in a protest.

2. Look at the footage or reflect on the experiences around and notice all the details and interactions of the people protesting. Complete the attached fieldwork chart. Attach the charts to your report.

3. Write the report 500 words in length.

Protest videos:

· (1) Minneapolis Protests Turn Deadly In Wake Of George Floyd’s Death In Police

· https://youtu.be/xz575YtRnpA

· (2) New York police drive into group of demonstrators | George Floyd protests

· https://youtu.be/ vBz2tE7d-iQ

· (3) 'Boogaloo Boys' infiltrate peaceful protests at Alamo

· https ://youtu.be/ RcjBnH7yL9Y

· https://youtu.be/ iNGX0IW45gA

· (4) Police officer set on fire during protests in Mexico

· https://youtu.be/nW3V8l_ XhPc

· (5) Anti-racism protest in Washington stays peaceful https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyGgyryiOvk

· Police officers across the U.S. kneel, pray alongside protesters

· https://youtu.be/ey8-e7UIK2E

The Report: After completing your field notes using the video or personal observation of protesting, you will use your data to complete a report. Be thorough and accurate in your descriptions. * The paper must be written in a minimum of 500 words.

1. ___(5 points) Typed/APA format (See me in advance if you have any concerns with PCs or APA)

2. ___(2 points) Title (Protest Participant Observation)

3. Introduction

A. ___ (2 points) When and where did the observation occur? (Be specific: time, date, location)

B. ___ (2 points) What groups of people (be general and specific) did you observe?

C. ___ (2 points) What method did you use to observe?

D. ___ (2 points) State thesis: The participant observation experience during the social unrest of the protesting provided further meaning about our local, national, and global community.

4. Second Paragraph: Day One and Two Data Summary

A. ___ (2 points) Describe the appearance of people and the various groups.

B. ___ (2 points) Describe the verbal behavior and interactions of the people.

C. ___ (2 points) Describe the physical behavior and gestures of the people.

5. Third Paragraph: Day One and Two Data Summary

A. ___ (2 points) Describe the personal space of the people.

B. ___ (2 points) Describe any people who appear to stand out.

6. Conclusion: Interpret the events and behaviors observed. Generate your own insightful theory for each of the following questions BASED ON YOUR FIELDWORK examples (Use examples in your responses):

A. ___ (2 points) Re-State thesis: The participant observation experiences of the social unrest of protestors provided further meaning about our local, national, and global community.

B. ___ (2 points) What did the appearance of people suggest about membership in groups or status?

C. ___ (2 points) How does the verbal behavior and interaction of the people you observed reflect larger social conditions?

D. ___ (2 points) How do people use their bodies and voices to communicate different emotions? What do individual behaviors indicate about their feelings toward one another or their social rank?

E. ___ (2 points) What does the personal space of people suggest about relationships?

F. ___ (2 points) What characteristics of people who appear to stand out separates them from others? (whether they are strangers or well known)

G. ___ (2 points) How did having a sociological imagination of the protest help you to understand society and yourself better?

H. ___ (2 points) How was participant observation a useful form of data collection?

I. ___ (2 points) What were some limitations of your data gathering? What kinds of problems did you encounter during your participant observation?

7. ___ (5 points) Attach field notes

Total: ____ / 50 points

Comments:

***Contact me if you have any questions or concerns. I would love to help you with this exciting research process. Review the syllabus for late submission information.

Field Work: Directions: After reading the report directions, use the following chart to help you with taking notes in the field. Include these notes to your report.

Place: ________________________________ Date: _______

Time Start: ___________ Time End: ____________________

Overall name of the group you are observing (students, staff): ________________

Name of Research Method: Participant Observation

Category	Includes	Your Observations (be specific)
Appearance	Clothing, age, gender, physical appearance
Groups	What cliques, ages, ethnicities, or any other indication of grouping do you see?
Verbal behaviors and interactions	Who speaks to whom and for how long; who initiates interaction; languages or dialects spoken; tone of voice
Physical behavior and gestures	What people do, who does what, who interacts with whom, who is not interacting
Personal Space	How close people stand to one another
People who stand out	What are the characteristics of these people who receive or do not receive attention
Any problems? Limitations?