The anthropological practice of sharing ethnographic information on particular communities with nonanthropological institutions such as the military has been situated within the discipline of anthropology as a:
A) form of covert operations.
B) form of foreign aid.
C) form of economic development.
D) directive called "do no harm."

Question

The anthropological practice of sharing ethnographic information on particular communities with nonanthropological institutions such as the military has been situated within the discipline of anthropology as a:
A) form of covert operations.
B) form of foreign aid.
C) form of economic development.
D) directive called "do no harm."

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The anthropological practice of sharing ethnographic information with nonanthropological institutions such as the military is situated within the directive called "do no harm" which emphasizes that anthropologists should not use their research to harm the communities being studied. Anthropologists should consider the potential consequences of sharing information and ensure that it does not result in harm to the community.

The Anthropological Practice of Sharing Ethnographic Information on Particular Communities