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Qualitative research as theater : fieldwork in a South African township through the prism of Goffmans dramaturgical metaphor
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Author
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Abstract
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| This autoethnographic paper reflects on the qualitative fieldwork I conducted in a township on the outskirts of Cape Town, South Africa. By exploring how a metaphor can assist in autoethnographic reflection, I aim to gain insight into how data can best be collected in deprived informal settlements characterized by high crime rates. This autoethnographic paper draws on the autobiographical materials of the researcher as primary data. This self-reflexive route, which relied on Erving Goffmans dramaturgical metaphor, helped me to process my various fieldwork experiences in a more systematic manner. Attempting to reconcile my work role a professional, reliable and confidential advisor with my non-work role my supposed real self involved emotion management and the tools of the stage outlined by Goffman in order that the fieldwork could be conducted in an atmosphere of trust while maintaining a professional distance. |
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Language
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English
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Source (journal)
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Afrika focus / Afrika-Vereniging Rijksuniversiteit Gent. - Gent, 1985, currens
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Publication
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Gent
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Afrika Brug
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2016
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ISSN
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0772-084X
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2031-356X
[online]
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Volume/pages
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29
:2
(2016)
, p. 59-78
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Full text (open access)
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