The Census, Quantitative Data, and the Study of Inequality in the Arctic
Summary:
Social research involving Inuit communities in the Arctic during the 20th century was largely dominated by qualitative methods. Few researchers used quantitative sources. Indeed, quantitative sources such as the Canadian census had been viewed as problematic for a proper understanding of these societies (Wright, 1993; Saku, 1999). The 21st century has seen less hesitancy to use quantitative data in understanding Arctic communities. Indeed, projects such as the Survey of Living Conditions in the Arctic, or SLiCa, have been seen as important new sources of reliable information about these communities. Some of this has been due to improvements in data collection. Yet have previous concerns about the limited usefulness of quantitative data been resolved? WAGE is attempting to understand inequalities in Arctic communities. What are some of the strengths and weaknesses about using quantitative sources of data such as the Canadian census and similar instruments to determine inequalities?
Facilitator:
Chris Southcott
Panellists :
Peter Sköld, Umeå University
Tim Heleniak, Nordregio
Solveig Glomsrød, CICERO - Center for International Climate Research
Karen Everett, Université Laval
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[Fr] Série de tables rondes WAGE | Événement #4 : Youtube link
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