A practical guide to fieldwork

Part six: Money, money, money

Must be funny, in the rich man’s world. Miriam and I (Tamar) were out one day running some errands and chatting about fieldwork (as we do...

Part five: Embracing self-reflection

As an anthropologist, there is nothing you’ll do more than reflect on the things you’ve seen, and experienced, or what you’ve yet to do...

Part four: Administrative work

Fieldwork is exciting, eye-opening, and intriguing. Each experience and conversation is one you would otherwise never have. But fieldwork...

Part three: Maintaining boundaries and staying safe

Let us get straight to the point: Your personal safety is ALWAYS more important than your research. Especially if you are part of a...

Part two: Taking care of your mental well-being

I (Tamar) remember learning about the different stages of fieldwork. There’s the honeymoon phase when everything is new and exciting. You...

Part one: Preparations

For an anthropology student, fieldwork is arguably the most anticipated part of the curriculum. It’s equally exciting and scary...

next publication: 13 December 2023