The sociologist Mitch Duneier wrote his ethnography Sidewalk about street vendors in New York City's Greenwich Village. While writing the book, Duneier was particularly concerned that the people he was studying would alter their behavior when he was present, especially since his background was different from their own. This caused him to think critically about his activities and role as a researcher. What do sociologists call this?

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Sociologists call this reflexivity, which is the process of reflecting on and being aware of one's own role and biases as a researcher. This helps to ensure the validity and accuracy of the research findings.

The Sociologist Mitch Duneier Wrote His Ethnography Sidewalk About Street