The experience of the"other" in anthropology

Authors

  • Renate Brigitte Viertler Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Filofosofia, Letras e Ciências Humanas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-51771994000100017

Keywords:

Anthropology, Ethnic identity, Social identity, Indians

Abstract

This article intends, first, to present some basic ideas relating to the theories of"ethnic identity" developed by social anthropologists; second, to furnish some data about the theory of social identity among the Bororo Indians, from Mato Grosso (Brazil); and third, to describe how these field experiences made the author changes personal perspectives about what research priorities should be.

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Published

1994-01-01

Issue

Section

Original Articles

How to Cite

The experience of the"other" in anthropology . (1994). Psicologia USP, 5(1-2), 269-283. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-51771994000100017