Drawing from her ethnographic fieldwork undertaken as a part of doctoral research among the Muslims of char areas of Assam, in this article, Manjita turns inward to reflect on her own insider/outsider...

This fieldwork reflection is on the methodological concerns in accessing privileged groups, including mistrust, time constraints, and the researcher's ambiguous caste identity. In a caste society...

Research among the marginalised is not just data collection; it is negotiation, humility, and above all, responsibility. I succeeded in building trust and gaining field access. Although my formal...

This article reflects on the dilemmas of performing Brahminhood during ethnographic fieldwork, illustrating how caste identity shapes access, expectations, and interactions. It highlights the...

Being born and raised in the same district, it was easier for me to approach people. However, when I explained the purpose of my visit, they often looked at me suspiciously and wondered why I was...

Fieldwork is often described as a process and a journey to uncover truths about issues. But sometimes, it reveals as much about ourselves—the contradictions we grapple with and the questions we cannot...

Fieldwork in Kerala revealed how deeply informal practices shaped this migration history—and how such practices resist conventional archival or institutional reconstruction. The lack of documentation...

Fieldwork within one’s own community is never a straightforward process of “insider” privilege. It requires navigating complex relationships, ethical dilemmas, and personal uncertainties. My time in...

Fieldwork taught me that being a researcher is not about authority—it is about empathy, negotiation, and humility. It is about showing up even when you feel uncomfortable, about listening when you...