Exam Qs

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Examine some of the reasons for inequalities of power between the fieldworker and his/her key informants

Patriarchal societies.

TIWI : Goodale, Jane - Studied Tiwi Wives

May not respect her as they would a man.

Treat wives as currency so there is a limit on what she can ask the males.

Access to information.

Material Goods

Chagnon: Yanomamo

Goods gave him status

Wealth + connections

John Marshall

Had the governor of SW Africa come with him.

Not equal: Literally has a load of power on his side.