Ethnography and Anthropology: Exploring their Shared Similarities and Objectives in the Field Work

Abstract

This paper investigates the common goals and methods of ethnography and anthropology, two interconnected fields in social science. Ethnography, a research approach developed from anthropology, involves in-depth, immersive studies of specific cultures or groups. Anthropology, which includes linguistic anthropology, often uses ethnographic techniques to explore human behaviour and societies and linguistic anthropology, often uses ethnographic techniques. Ethnography is an idiographic inquiry, based on direct observation of living people, unlike history and archaeology which relies on written records or material remains. The paper explores how both fields use methods such as fieldwork, observation, and detailed interviews to gather information, aiming to offer a thorough understanding of human experiences. the paper shows how ethnography and anthropology complement each other in revealing the complexities of human life. Through case studies and real-world examples, it demonstrates how these research techniques are used in different settings, highlighting their shared purpose of understanding cultures and analyzing social and cultural issues.