Chindaliya, Sakshi, Thomas, Ashika, Mohan, Deepanshu and Kaushik, Arun Kumar (2024) [Feminist] ethnography in crisis. In: Pan-India Stories of Informal Workers During Covid-19 Pandemic: Crisis Narratives. Springer Nature (Firm), pp. 15-30. ISBN 9789819715244
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This chapter explores the challenges and adaptations in ethnographic research conducted in informal spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic in India. The chapter explores methodological tools unique to ethnography practices and the changes it underwent due to the restricted conditions during lockdowns. The pandemic disrupted traditional long-term engagements, compelling researchers to rely on brief interactions, digital ethnography, and sparse interactions during fieldwork. The chapter details the complexities of fieldwork in informal spaces, addressing scepticism from respondents and ethical dilemmas amidst global crises. The methodology incorporates feminist ethnography, aiming to capture diverse voices and avoid oversimplification among vulnerabilities. In addition to this, the chapter explores specific tools under feminist ethnography including (self-)reflexivity, polyvocality, and collaboration which aided the authors in presenting a nuanced understanding of vulnerable communities’ experiences. The authors advocate for a pluralistic narrative approach to convey the multifaceted realities of informal spaces during the pandemic, providing insights for policymakers and civil servants aiming to impact grassroots levels.
| Item Type: | Book Section |
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| Additional Information: | © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2024. |
| Divisions: | LSE |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences J Political Science |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Dec 2024 17:09 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Dec 2024 18:16 |
| URI: | http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/126311 |
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