Qualitative research as theater:

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" Qualitative research as theater: "
Caroline Masquillier

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	1064175
Doc. No	:	LA107804
Call No	:	‭10.1163/2031356X-02902005‬
Language of Document	:	English
Main Entry	:	Caroline Masquillier
Title & Author	:	Qualitative research as theater: [Article] : fieldwork in a South African township through the prism of Goffman’s dramaturgical metaphor\ Caroline Masquillier
Publication Statement	:	Leiden: Brill
Title of Periodical	:	Afrika Focus
Date	:	2016
Volume/ Issue Number	:	29/2
Page No	:	59–78
Abstract	:	This autoethnographic paper reflects on the qualitative fieldwork I conducted in a township on the outskirts of Cape Town, South Africa. By exploring how a metaphor can assist in autoethnographic reflection, I aim to gain insight into how data can best be collected in deprived informal settlements characterized by high crime rates. This autoethnographic paper draws on the autobiographical materials of the researcher as primary data. This self-reflexive route, which relied on Erving Goffman’s dramaturgical metaphor, helped me to process my various fieldwork experiences in a more systematic manner. Attempting to reconcile my ‘work’ role – a professional, reliable and confidential advisor – with my ‘non-work’ role – my supposed real self – involved emotion management and the tools of the stage outlined by Goffman in order that the fieldwork could be conducted in an atmosphere of trust while maintaining a professional distance. This autoethnographic paper reflects on the qualitative fieldwork I conducted in a township on the outskirts of Cape Town, South Africa. By exploring how a metaphor can assist in autoethnographic reflection, I aim to gain insight into how data can best be collected in deprived informal settlements characterized by high crime rates. This autoethnographic paper draws on the autobiographical materials of the researcher as primary data. This self-reflexive route, which relied on Erving Goffman’s dramaturgical metaphor, helped me to process my various fieldwork experiences in a more systematic manner. Attempting to reconcile my ‘work’ role – a professional, reliable and confidential advisor – with my ‘non-work’ role – my supposed real self – involved emotion management and the tools of the stage outlined by Goffman in order that the fieldwork could be conducted in an atmosphere of trust while maintaining a professional distance.
Descriptor	:	autoethnography
Descriptor	:	Erving Goffman
Descriptor	:	in-depth interview
Descriptor	:	metaphor
Descriptor	:	participant observation
Descriptor	:	role
Descriptor	:	social interaction
Descriptor	:	South Africa
Location & Call number	:	‭10.1163/2031356X-02902005‬