One of Mitch Duneier’s main conclusions in his ethnography of street vendors in New York City was that, despite the chaos and disorder they seem to bring to the street, the opportunity to sell something actually gave vendors a sense of purpose and dignity. Disputing aspects of New York’s crackdown on petty and nonviolent crimes, Duneier argues that politicians have failed to distinguish between physical signs of decline, like graffiti, and street vendors who are working to improve their lives. Which of the following advantages of ethnography does Duneier’s research demonstrate?
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1. One of Mitch Duneier’s main conclusions in his ethnography of
street vendors in New York City was that, despite the chaos and
disorder they seem to bring to the street, the opportunity to sell
something actually gave vendors a sense of purpose and dignity.
Disputing aspects of New York’s crackdown on petty and
nonviolent crimes, Duneier argues that politicians have failed to
distinguish between physical signs of decline, like graffiti, and
street vendors who are working to improve their lives. Which of
the following advantages of ethnography does Duneier’s
research demonstrate?
