Introduction
The general topic of my ethnographic research focuses on the elements of respect for individuals of perceived authority. Fieldnotes were recorded beforehand as raw data. I chose to never explicitly mention what researcher positionality is. Therefore, the manner in which they interpret my actions can remain largely unaffected by the conventional opinions they have about adults. I did my best not to interfere too much with childhood interactions. However, there are unique exceptions to this rule. As an ethnographer, it is important to recognize that there is no universal standard that will work for everyone. There are three primary themes found within my research. Forms of scrip inevitably compel children to think about conditionial …show more content…
The main aspect I wish to import into my analysis is scrip, primarily within the context of experiences. Within group dynamics, children will inevitably form an economy of dignity with each other. Though primitive in comparison to the economies found in the adult world, it still remains significant to the children and researchers involved. Pugh describes the economy of dignity as “a system of social meaning through which children claim, contest and exchange among themselves the terms of their social belonging, or just what it would take to participate among their peers" (Pugh …show more content…
It, in effect, aids them in their quest to reproduce such information within their peer cultures. However, they recognize that adults possess a wealth of knowledge, and also the ability to withhold it. Corsaro argues that “Childhood constitutes a particular structural form, childhood is exposed to the same societal forces as adulthood, and children are themselves coconstructors of childhood and society” (Corsaro 2011:31) Because children are a subset of society, they are also tethered to the individuals whom they perceive to have
The general topic of my ethnographic research focuses on the elements of respect for individuals of perceived authority. Fieldnotes were recorded beforehand as raw data. I chose to never explicitly mention what researcher positionality is. Therefore, the manner in which they interpret my actions can remain largely unaffected by the conventional opinions they have about adults. I did my best not to interfere too much with childhood interactions. However, there are unique exceptions to this rule. As an ethnographer, it is important to recognize that there is no universal standard that will work for everyone. There are three primary themes found within my research. Forms of scrip inevitably compel children to think about conditionial …show more content…
The main aspect I wish to import into my analysis is scrip, primarily within the context of experiences. Within group dynamics, children will inevitably form an economy of dignity with each other. Though primitive in comparison to the economies found in the adult world, it still remains significant to the children and researchers involved. Pugh describes the economy of dignity as “a system of social meaning through which children claim, contest and exchange among themselves the terms of their social belonging, or just what it would take to participate among their peers" (Pugh …show more content…
It, in effect, aids them in their quest to reproduce such information within their peer cultures. However, they recognize that adults possess a wealth of knowledge, and also the ability to withhold it. Corsaro argues that “Childhood constitutes a particular structural form, childhood is exposed to the same societal forces as adulthood, and children are themselves coconstructors of childhood and society” (Corsaro 2011:31) Because children are a subset of society, they are also tethered to the individuals whom they perceive to have