Forum: Critical Ethnography.

This article explores the concept of critical ethnography, which combines critical social theory with ethnographic practices. It discusses various theories and perspectives that have influenced critical ethnography, such as feminist and postcolonial politics, Marxist approaches, and queer-Marxian approaches. The article emphasizes the role of ethnography in addressing social injustice and promoting social transformation. It also discusses the challenges and potential of ethnography, as well as its role in understanding and critiquing social phenomena. The text further explores the intersection of capitalism, class, and labor with kinship, sexuality, and gender in the context of queer Marxian anthropology. It highlights the limitations of traditional ethnography and proposes critical ethnography as a method that aims to transform oppressive structures. The article also discusses the shift in the field of ethnography due to postcolonial critique, expanding the understanding of research contexts and the rise of remote and hybrid research methods. It explores the potential of critical ethnography in understanding and challenging systems of power, specifically focusing on ethnographies of the police and the far right. The text also discusses the intersection between International Relations and Ethnography, highlighting the challenges and potential collaborations between the two fields. Overall, the article emphasizes the importance of criticality and transformative change in ethnographic research. [Extracted from the article]