What new insights about migration

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Write critical book analysis of the additional required book you chose at the start of the term from the list found in Syllabus (in Course Information Documents).

Remember: the books in this module are ethnographies, not fictional novels. Anthropologists researched particular aspects of a culture or population group through long-term field work (that is, living within that culture and closely observing the behavior, values, characteristics of that population, with the purpose of explaining something significant about the human condition). Pay particular attention to the key information and details in the book's introduction which usually outlines the author's main research questions. Also, carefully read the final chapter or conclusion of the ethnography you selected. Here, the anthropologist tells you what they learned and why it is significant.

Here is a useful resource to help you understand more about what an ethnography is:

You are to write an analysis of one of the ethnographies required for this course. THIS IS NOT A SUMMARY OF THE BOOK, but an assessment of the book's contribution to the study of migration, family and gender. It is important that you situate this book in relation to some of the larger issues we have discussed this term. Referring to other relevant course readings/materials is essential, and some additional research is also recommended but not required.

The following points should help you focus your critical book review:

Provide a brief overview of the book's focus.

What was the author's main research question? (i.e., What did the author want to find out?)

What were the author's main research findings? (i.e., What messages does the author want you to take away from the reading?)

How do class readings/materials complicate, support or contrast with the migration, gender/family issues presented in your chosen ethnography? (Cite examples from other course materials)

What new insights about migration and gender/family have you gained from reading the book?

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