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 very different from theirs, causing him to think critically about his action 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 one's own positionality and potential biases in the research process. This is important in order to ensure that the research is as objective and accurate as possible.

The Sociologist Mitch Duneier Wrote His Ethnography Sidewalk About Street