Ethical Issues in Anthropology

Ethical Issues in Anthropology

1. Jacque Lizaut

   • Violated guideline 1: "Do no harm" by sexually abusing the boys and by creating prostitution in the community
   • Violated guideline 7: "Maintain a respectful and ethical professional relationships" by sexually abusing the boys
   • Violated guideline 2: "Be open and honest regarding your work" by not disclosing all of what he did in the community

2. Napoleon Chagnon

   • Violated guideline 1: "Do no harm" by giving them things like machetes and fish hooks
   • Violated guideline 4: "Weigh Competing ethical obligations due to collaborators and affected parties" by not thinking about the effects of his bad actions such as bringing in many resources to the people.

3. Kenneth Good

   • Violated guideline 7: " Maintain a respectful and ethical professional relationships" by marrying a 13 year old girl, Yurima, in the tribe and brought her back to the USA.