Ethnographers often live among the people they study to gain deep insights. As an ethnographer, I stayed in the rural village for a year.
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Detailed Observation
Ethnographers observe daily life minutely, not just major events or rituals. The ethnographer noted even the subtle greetings exchanged in the marketplace.
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Participant Observer
Ethnographers may participate in community activities to understand them better. As an urban ethnographer, she joined the local festivals to observe communal bonds.