Anthropologists should provide information about the people they study to government administrators so that the officials can ensure public security of the people being studied.

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Anthropologists have an ethical responsibility to maintain the confidentiality and privacy of the people they study. Providing information to government officials can potentially harm the studied population and violate their rights. It is not the role of anthropologists to ensure public security, but rather to understand and describe the culture and practices of the studied group.

Anthropologists Should Provide Information About the People They Study to Government