Ethics, in anthropological research, describes what is right and what is wrong in the motivations and actual behavior of anthropologists (Looking at us , 2010 p.46). The well-being of all participants, human or animal, should be the top priority for anthropologists. The anthropologist must work to preserve all knowledge gained through his or her research, and his or her research must benefit everyone involved. All participants must have a clear understanding of what participation entails and must have the final say on whether to remain anonymous or be acknowledged for their role in the study (Looking at us, 2010 p.46). Anthropologists and other social scientists have some things to say. to consider in particular when conducting research with people. The safety of the participant must be at the top of the list. Next comes participant confidentiality. It would be morally wrong to disclose information that the participant has asked to remain private. An anthropologist must never be deceptive to advance his research. All participants must be treated with respect. As researchers, anthropologists must remain neutral and attentive to each participant. A researcher cannot make judgments when working with people, regardless of the participants' religion, race, culture, political affiliation, traditions, sexual orientation, gender or spoken language, etc. A code of ethics is important for all social scientists. It should be noted that the American Anthropological Association Code of Ethics, 1998 (AAA Code 1998), “does not dictate behavior or include sanctions.” It is designed to promote debate and provide general guidelines for ethically responsible decisions” (Looking at us, 2010 p.46). This means that the social scientist has a responsibility not to be ethically compromised by what they choose to research or how they conduct that research. There is no way for a researcher to know every circumstance that might arise. Having a code of ethics can serve as a set of guidelines in case something unexpected happens. A code of ethics can also serve as a reminder of what is right and what is wrong. The code of ethics can help an anthropologist avoid getting involved in morally questionable projects. He can ensure that credits have been awarded to all students and project assistants. It can protect against any harm caused to a participant. The code of ethics ensures that other researchers and even the public have access to new discoveries and that all knowledge is shared so that it can be exploited..