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Accepted Contribution:
Experience from an ethnographic fieldwork in Sheffield: an epistemological reflection
Mitiku Tesfaye
(EHESS and Sciences Po Paris)
In 2022, I participated in an ethnography film exploring Sheffield's political culture. As an Ethiopian visual anthropologist, I was excited to conduct research in the Global North. However, the experience was more rewarding and complex than anticipated.
Contribution long abstract:
In June 2022, I received an invitation to participate in an ethnographic film exploring the political culture of Sheffield. As an anthropologist from Ethiopia, I was thrilled to conduct fieldwork in the global north. Thus, I embarked on an ethnographic film called "Mugut" Debate: The Wheels of Democracy in Sheffield, ultimately produced in 2024. During my field research, I discovered that while fieldwork in Sheffield was similar to those in remote Ethiopian villages, the work dynamics and co-creation proved challenging. The collaborative process was an enriching experience but required careful consideration and communication to navigate the complexities of a heterogeneous team. I am excited to share my experience during the upcoming roundtable to stimulate a discussion on the boundaries of anthropological research and how we can expand it further in a globalised world.