Ruth Behar, in her book The Vulnerable Observer, argues that you can learn about other cultures from her book only "insofar as you are willing to view them from the perspective of an anthropologist who has come to know others by knowing herself and who has come to know herself by knowing others." Behar is trying to:

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Behar is trying to avoid the process of "othering," which is the tendency to view other cultures as exotic, strange or different from our own. Instead, she wants us to view other cultures from the perspective of empathy and understanding, to recognize that we are all human beings with common needs, desires, and emotions. By knowing ourselves and others, we can create a more inclusive and respectful global community.

Ruth Behar, in Her Book the Vulnerable Observer, Argues That