Class as a Western phenomenon does not have an impact on ethnographic field research and how the researcher will be seen by community members.

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Class as a Western phenomenon can have an impact on ethnographic field research as community members may view the researcher through the lens of Western social classes and may feel a sense of perceived social and cultural distance. This can affect the relationship between the researcher and the community and can impact the data collected during the research process.

Class as a Western Phenomenon Does Not Have an Impact