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Ethics in Geographical Research: Studying Male Homosexual Cruising Sites

Journal: International Journal of English, Literature and Social Science (Vol.6, No. 2)

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Page : 142-146

Keywords : Ethics; Fieldwork; Human Geography; Methodology; Sex.;

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Abstract

The paper focuses on the ethical considerations while researching on geographies of sex. It highlights the key tensions between method and research ethics. Focusing on homosexual men's sexual cruising sites, it reflects on the application of ethical practices while undertaking research on sensitive places produced by sexually marginalized groups. The paper argues for an expansive reading of ethics in practice. The paper is divided into three sections. Section one deals with ethics in human geography research. Section two focuses on ethical practices in sexuality research. Section three brings out the questions that arise while undertaking research on the field and draws on works of scholars who have used justifiable ways to find answers.

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