The principles and guidelines that dictate the ethical conduct of anthropologists while conducting research with human subjects.
Basics of Ethics in Research: This topic covers the fundamental ethical considerations in conducting research, including informed consent, confidentiality, and the protection of participant rights.
Ethical Issues in Anthropological Fieldwork: This topic explores the specific ethical dilemmas that arise during anthropological fieldwork, such as how to navigate power differentials, cultural sensitivity, and community outreach.
Codes of Ethics in Anthropology: This topic investigates the various professional codes of conduct set forth by anthropological organizations to help guide researchers' ethical conduct in their work.
Ethical Research Design in Anthropology: This topic covers the importance of ethical research design in anthropology, including the impact of research methodology on data accuracy and participant experiences.
The Role of Indigenous/Local Knowledge and Consent: This topic examines the ethical implications of working with Indigenous and local knowledge systems and the importance of obtaining informed consent in those engagements.
Ethical Issues in Digital Anthropology: This topic explores the ethical considerations that arise when conducting anthropological research in digital contexts, including the importance of data privacy and online anonymity.
Power and Privilege in Anthropological Research: This topic examines the ethical considerations of power and privilege in research, including the researcher's positionality, potential exploitation of marginalized communities, and maintaining participant agency.
Ethics and Collaboration in Anthropology: This topic covers the importance of collaborative research and the ethical considerations of working with community members and research partners.
Research Ethics and Publication: This topic explores the ethical considerations in manuscript and publication processes, including authorship and ownership of data, plagiarism, and scientific misconduct.
Ethics and Review Boards: This topic covers the role of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and Ethics committees in overseeing anthropological research, including the application process and review criteria.
Informed consent: Anthropologists must get the consent of the participants in their research, ensuring that they have a clear understanding of the research goals, methods, and any potential risks or benefits. This involves an open and transparent dialogue between the researcher and the participant.
Anonymity and confidentiality: Anthropologists must ensure that the identities of their participants remain anonymous and confidential, protecting their privacy and maintaining their trust.
Privacy and confidentiality: Anthropologists must ensure that the privacy and confidentiality of participants are respected.
Cultural sensitivity: Anthropologists must recognize and respect the cultural norms and values of the communities they are studying.
Beneficence: Anthropologists must ensure that their research contributes to the well-being of the people they are working with.
Non-maleficence: Anthropologists must minimize any potential harm that their research may cause.
Ethical dilemmas: Anthropologists must identify ethical dilemmas that arise during their research and make decisions that are in the best interest of their participants.