Please submit your questions to peer-review and review by Professor Gaunt here. In a comment, post the following elements of your mini-ethnography
- What is the cultural unit of observation you are observing?
The mosque on 116th and Lenox in Harlem
- What is your project question?
Q: What is the significance of the mosque in Muslim culture and how does it differ from
experience in a Christian church?
- Who your key cultural consultant is and why (first name and their role will do)
The imam of the mosque
- What is your participant-observation?
Attending a Friday service and a evening event at the mosque
Anyone can respond, pock and prod. Invite each other to step beyond the obvious, the familiar and what seems cliche. Thanks, Prof. G
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The cultural unit of observation that I am observing is the NYSE.
My project question is How does the NYSE or the stock market in general affect a Baruch student who loves to trade.
My key cultural consultant, John, is going to provide information on the stock market, trading, and current news, that all tie in with the market. John will focus on his own experiences when it comes to the stock market, and provide advice on what to do and not to do while trading as a student.
My participant observation is attending John's house and watching him place trades, look through the market and teach me exactly what is going on.
My goal for this project is to be able to follow some aspects of the market and be able to place successful trades, or option trades at the end of my project.
What is the cultural unit of observation you are observing?
The substance-abuse "enablers" of Harlem, to be P.C.
What is your project question?
Q: Why do drug dealers in Harlem risk so much to make a small profit of margin off of substances.
Who your key cultural consultant is and why (first name and their role will do)
"William Ricks," explaining his story, his life, and his view on his place in society.
What is your participant-observation?
Talking to Mr. Ricks, observing the streets.
Goal: Understand the Harlem drug-dealer, his strategy, risks, and aspirations.
What is the cultural unit of observation you are observing?
A young homosexual student having a strong catholic background culture
What is your project question?
Q: How being catholic and sharing catholic values affect his daily life concerning his sexual orientation
Who your key cultural consultant is and why (first name and their role will do)
Robert, will be my key cultural consultant.
What is your participant-observation?
Sharing an every-day moment with Robert and watching him behaving with others.
Goal: Understading why culture can influence the way of behaving and thinking.
I will be observing the handball players of Sara D Roosevelt Park on Grand St near the Manhatten Bridge. I want to learn the lifestyle of those who often spend their days at that park. My key cultural consultant lives about four blocks away from the park, and spends most of his afternoons playing handball at the park. I plan to visit the park twice a week and take part in handball games to experience the sport as well as the lifestyle players are acustomed to.
Cultural Unit of Observation: Harlem native (A co-worker of mine)
Project question: How come my cultural consultant's view on life and take on things significantly differ from the African-American/Caribbean population of Flatbush, Brooklyn where I have worked for 4 years and running?
Cultural consultant + reason: Chris, my co-worker, a seasoned Harlem native and an excellent story teller.
Participant-observation: "Chilling" in the block(Chris's neighborhood) on at least 2 separate occasions. Making sure that I'm exposed to Chris's daily activities and actively participate as appropriate.
The cultural unit of observation that I am observing is my father's store in Jamaica, Queens.
My project question is how are indian immigrants viewed here (etic) and how do they view themselves (emic)?
My key cultural consultant is my father, Rakesh, because he is an indian immigrant.
My participant-observation is going to work with my father and interacting with the workers and customers.
The cultural unit of observation that I am observing is Nanumsim, Korean tennis club in NY.
My project question is how they affect Korean society in NY.
My key cultural consultant is Jonathan who established the club.
He is going to explain what motive he made club with and what goal of this culb is.
I have a plan to attend a Saturday tennis meeting and to play tennis.
My goal for this project is how Korean community in NY works and how they affect Korean immigrant society.
What is the cultural unit of observation you are observing?
The main floor at Pacha, a club here in NYC renowned for Trance/House music.
What is your project question?
Q: How do people dance to House?
Who your key cultural consultant is and why (first name and their role will do)
Joey, Promoter for Pacha's Saturday events.
What is your participant-observation?
Attending one of Joey's parties he is promoting for.
Goal: My goal for this project is to see how people dance to House opposed to other genres of music.
Avi Azizian
I have decided to modify and narrow my unit of observation to my colleagues who recently completed their service in the Israeli army.
The interview process is very enriching as a young adult who fits the current criteria for an Israeli soldier. If I were to currently reside in Israel, I wouldn't have the privilege of attending a University. Instead, I would be enlisted in the Israeli army. It gives me a stronger appreciation for being able to fulfill my immediate aspirations. My colleagues provide me with detailed events that occur throughout their daily routines.
I intend on acquiring a totally new outlook as to how Israeli soldiers who are essentially my age approach their duties and requirements.
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