The institutional ethnography (IE) method of research developed by Dorothy Smith recognizes that texts or documents ________.
A) are limited in their use because the original intention of their creation is often unknown
B) can reveal standardized practices and relations of ruling
C) carry only social importance in relation to the group that created it
D) are usually created by powerful white males, and therefore need to be analyzed critically

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Institutional ethnography, as developed by Dorothy Smith, emphasizes how texts or documents can reveal standardized practices and the relations of ruling within institutions. This approach is used to understand how everyday experiences are shaped by social relations and organizational structures.

The Institutional Ethnography (IE) Method of Research Developed by Dorothy