Subjectivity in social analysis
Dados Bibliográficos
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EDITOR(ES) | J.J. Kaye , McClelland |
ANO | 1994 |
TIPO | Book |
PERIÓDICO | The Postmodern Turn |
DOI | 10.1017/cbo9780511570940.012 |
ADICIONADO EM | 2025-08-29 |
Resumo
In "Subjectivity in Social Analysis," Renato Rosaldo examines the role of subjectivity in shaping anthropological research and interpretation. He argues against the traditional objective stance of the social analyst, advocating for a more reflexive approach that acknowledges the researcher's own positionality and emotional engagement with the subject matter. Rosaldo draws on his personal experience of grief and loss following the death of his wife to illustrate how subjective experiences can provide valuable insights into cultural practices and social dynamics. He emphasizes the importance of incorporating narrative and interpretation into social analysis, challenging the notion of a detached and purely objective observer. Rosaldo's work contributes to the broader postmodern turn in anthropology, emphasizing the situatedness of knowledge and the importance of subjective understanding in social research.