In choosing a location
for your sociological observation, consider how your race, ethnicity, and
gender
could affect how people (i.e., management, security) respond to you.
Please choose a location where you can feel comfortable and safe to conduct
your observation. After your observation, answer the following
questions in complete
sentences (1–3 sentences per question). You must include at least one APA reference related to
your observation. Explain whether it supports your observation, and cite it
correctly in your
explanation.
Where did you conduct your observation?
At what time of day did you conduct your
observation?
How did your appearance as an individual affect
your observation? For example, gender, race/ethnicity, age, dress, hairstyle,
and so on.
Did anyone react to you? What did they look
like, and what was their reaction?
How did you feel while you were conducting the
observation? Was it difficult for you to be the observer? How did this
observation differ from your life as an everyday actor?