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MORENO RUBIO, Mónica Eugenia. Studying Elites: Problems and Considerations on Qualitative Methods. Estud. sociol [online]. 2020, vol.38, n.112, pp.233-245.  Epub 22-Maio-2020. ISSN 2448-6442.  https://doi.org/10.24201/es.2020v38n112.1884.

In this paper we intend to discuss some reasons for a relative scarcity of qualitative studies on elites, especially on intellectual elites at a specific location. From a study completed in the city of Queretaro, Mexico, we consider relevant to discuss the importance of conceptual clarity is considered as well as some challenges and obstacles that we, as researchers, may face in fieldwork; therefore, some useful alternatives are given, emphasizing that capacity and ability of researchers to adapt ourselves to different scenarios presented by this kind of research are of the utmost importance. Although some situations I faced are of anecdotic nature, I consider them as pertinent examples on how, from our trench, we can complete a good fieldwork despite of some adversities.

Palavras-chave : qualitative research; elites; intellectuals; methodology; interview.