A Survey on Ethics and Archaeology

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In the study of archaeology, should middens be ignored? (A midden is a deposit containing shells, animal bones and other refuse that indicates the site of human settlement.)
Answers Votes Percent
1.
Yes 1 11%
2.
No 8 89%
Total Votes: 9

Should archaeologists accept money from people who have destroyed archaeological sites?
Answers Votes Percent
1.
Yes 2 7%
2.
No 26 93%
Total Votes: 28

Should archaeologists ask permission from landowners to dig in their lots?
Answers Votes Percent
1.
Yes 26 93%
2.
No 2 7%
Total Votes: 28

Should archaeologists from Manila consult archaeologists and historians in rural areas when conducting research in these areas?
Answers Votes Percent
1.
Yes 27 96%
2.
No 1 4%
Total Votes: 28

Is there a need to have a code of ethics for archaeologists in the Philippines?
Answers Votes Percent
1.
Yes 27 96%
2.
No 1 4%
Total Votes: 28

Should small archaeological sites be destroyed to give way to development?
Answers Votes Percent
1.
Yes 1 4%
2.
No 26 96%
Total Votes: 27

Is the National Museum successful in protecting archaeological sites and objects in the Philippines?
Answers Votes Percent
1.
Yes 1 4%
2.
Somewhat 20 71%
3.
No 7 25%
Total Votes: 28

Are politicians working to protect and preserve archaeological sites and objects in the Philippines?
Answers Votes Percent
1.
Yes 1 4%
2.
Some 15 54%
3.
No 12 43%
Total Votes: 28

Are you an archaeologist?
Answers Votes Percent
1.
Yes 0 0%
2.
No 0 0%
3.
I am a professional in a field related to archaeology. 0 0%
4.
I am a student in archaeology. 0 0%
5.
I am a layman interested in cultural work. 4 100%
Total Votes: 4

Are you a Filipino citizen?
Answers Votes Percent
1.
Yes 27 96%
2.
No 1 4%
3.
I have multiple citizenship. 0 0%
Total Votes: 28


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