etnografinë
In Albanian, etnografinë refers to ethnography, the systematic study of people and cultures through fieldwork. It is a core approach in anthropology and sociology, aimed at describing social practices, beliefs, and daily life within their specific contexts rather than testing universal theories.
Ethnography relies on immersive methods such as participant observation, in which the researcher participates in everyday
History: Ethnography emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as researchers moved from armchair speculation
Applications and forms: Ethnography produces descriptive monographs and reports; it is used to study communities, organizations,
Limitations and critiques: Ethnography can be time-intensive and resource-heavy, with potential biases from the researcher's presence