Academic papers on Anthropology

Play and Leisure Among Slave Children in the United States
A 5 page overview of the concepts of play and recreation and how they related to black children during slavery. Emphasizes that play was shaped by the environment and that while black children may have not had much leisure time they assuredly...
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Hopi Oral Tradition and Resistance to Outside Forces
An 8 page paper discussing the ease with which the Hopi religion and oral tradition has persisted over the centuries. 'Wrong headedness' is a condition that the Hopi are not to have. They are to adhere to the admonishings and warnings of ages to...
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Spanish Immigrants To America
8 pages in length. The writer discusses several pertinent points in relation to Spanish immigration to American: point of origin, immigration, present population concentration, physical characteristics, psychological characteristics, natural skills...
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Philippine Cultural Diversity
The people and culture of the Philippines have a long and exceptional history. This 10 page paper argues against the idea that the Filipino culture is 'imitative' and is, rather, extremely rich as well as varied and unique. Bibliography...
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IRANIANS in the United States
This 5 page paper discusses that Iranian school textbooks teach that Iranians are only in the boundaries of the country. There is no mention of Iranians outside of Iran, and there is no mention of a single female role model. However in...
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Sidney W. Mintz/Anthropologist
A 12 page research paper that analyzes two books by anthropologist Sidney W. Mintz
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Donald S. Pitkin
This 5 page report discusses Pitkin
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'Contested Lives'
A 5 page analysis of the principle points from Faye D. Ginsburg's study of abortion debate, Contested Lives. Ginsburg approaches this debate from an anthropological standpoint that examines the ideologies that motivate each group of activists in one...
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Paint and symbols.
(5pp)Most indigenous peoples have a similar symbology which gives them a framework for their own personal movement in the Universe. Their life is related to the seasons, their brothers - the four legged, and the natural elements of earth,...
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The Significance of the Bathing Suit in 1920's America
This 6 page paper focuses on swim wear in the 1920's but delves into its evolution throughout the twentieth century. The social significance of the garments are discussed as well as the significance of swimming and tanning. Bibliography lists 3...
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Indigenous Cultures of Venezuela
5 pages in length. Discussion of the Yamamao and Pemon tribes inhabiting the rain forests. Their culture, marriage patterns and the problems they are facing with the destruction of the rain forests are all covered in this interesting paper...
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Suicide And The Native American
Native Americans are not culturally predisposed to suicide. They are, however, at high risk for suicide as a result of both social and physical factors. This 5 page paper explores a number of different factors that contribute to the high...
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Evolution of the Races: The Value of Mitochondrial DNA Research
A 15 page overview of the application of mitochondrial DNA research to tracing the relative ages and interrelationships of the contemporary races of human beings. Distinguishes between mitochondrial and nuclear DNA. Suggests that while...
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Indigenous Cultures of Venezuela
7 pages in length. Discussion of the Yamamao and Pemon tribes inhabiting the rain forests. Their culture, marriage patterns and the problems they are facing with the destruction of the rain forests are all covered in this interesting paper...
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The World's Human Population Has Reached Capacity
12 pages in length. With the current global population at 6,079,229,255 and growing every second, people are overpopulating themselves right out of the planet. According to the Germany World Population Fund, a full one-third of all births is the...
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