topic 9 — ethics

Question 1

define ethics

Answer 1

diverse set of values, norms, and institutional regulations of sociological research that keep it morally right

Question 2

what are the 4 ethical considerations?

Answer 2

deception
informed consent
harm to participants
invasion of privacy

Question 3

deception

Answer 3

when researchers present their work as something other than what it is

Question 4

informed consent

Answer 4

prospective participants should be given as much info as possible to make an informed decision on whether or not to participate

Question 5

harm to participants

Answer 5

research that may cause harm to participants (e.g. physical, harm to development, loss of self esteem, stress, inducing them to do shameful/degrading/unlawful acts

Question 6

invasion of privacy

Answer 6

not keeping anonymity/confidentiality/privacy against the participant’s will (e.g. in covert observation, or in recording and publishing data)

Question 7

what is the feminist approach to ethics?

Answer 7

Oakley:
feminist interview approach superior to masculine approach.
Interviewees are NOT mere objects of study.
Focused on ethics, reciprocity, intimate + non hierarchical relationship
No exploitation

triangulation (qualitative methods for ethics, quantitative methods to gain credibility + funding)