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RE: Knock, knock - Can I come in? San People of South Africa Issue Code of Ethics for Researchers
A remnant of colonialism, indeed. I'm also questioning the accuracy of the anthropology papers that I have seen, in regards to the author's observation of a group, and how much this lensing has affected the portrayal of culture, both in their use of language and their objections to certain traditions and beliefs. The cultural barrier. Of course, with peer-review, these can be spotted, along with counter-argument studies, but for the average enthusiast with limited access to papers and no formal education in the field, the media reporting on them adds another potential for a warped perception and thus my general skepticism to the material I've read.
I think maintaining a constant general skepticism to anything you've read is very healthy! I think some of my friends maybe get a bit exasperated by my constant critical analysis of anything and everything, he he he
Oh, definitely is healthy, but easier said than done, I reckon. Thank-you for your information above, I've learned quite a bit!
Thanks. I personally thought it was quite a lazy post just drawing attention to a story I've seen doing the rounds on my other social networks and so thought I'd share it on here, but I guess not everyone on Steemit have the same stories flying about their social networks! I'll definitely be sharing more! :D