Approaching Laestadianism as an insider researcher
In this article, I discuss my experiences of being an insider researching Laestadianism. I present my research, noting the advantages and disadvantages, ending with a conclusion in which I refer to the discussion among anthropologists and ethnologists, especially in the study of religion. The outcom...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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[2020]
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Approaching religion
Year: 2020, Volume: 10, Issue: 1, Pages: 40–54 |
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Laestadians
/ Science of Religion
/ Religious studies scholar
/ Ingroup
/ Fremdgruppe
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RelBib Classification: | AD Sociology of religion; religious policy KBE Northern Europe; Scandinavia KDH Christian sects |
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Summary: | In this article, I discuss my experiences of being an insider researching Laestadianism. I present my research, noting the advantages and disadvantages, ending with a conclusion in which I refer to the discussion among anthropologists and ethnologists, especially in the study of religion. The outcome is that even though the distinction insider-outsider researcher is complicated, both insider and outsider researchers will improve the research, contributing to its nuanced presentation. |
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ISSN: | 1799-3121 |
Contains: | Enthalten in: Approaching religion
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.30664/ar.85998 |