Getting in Flashcards
1
Q
Describe making contact
A
Depends on personal skills right connections
James Patrick - able to join Glasgow gang - young and knew one member from having taught him
2
Q
Describe acceptance
A
Made easer when researcher has contact
Sarah Thornton - made a friend in her study of clubbing and rave
Age and nationality was a barrier
3
Q
Describe observers role
A
One that doesn’t disrupt the groups normal pattern
Offfer good advantage point - good observations
Whye - refused all leaderships role but secretary of community club, take nots under disguise of taking mins
