Academic papers on Anthropology

A 5 page overview of the book by Martha C. Ward. This book provides not only insight to the people of the island on which Ward is stationed but also into the mindset and thinking of the author herself. This paper contends, however, that this book...
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Two Views on Dysfunction & Minorities
A 7 page essay that compares Robin Kelly's Yo Mama's Disfunktional (1998) and Anastasia M. Shkilnyk's A Poison Stronger than Love, the Destruction of an Ojibwa Community (1985). The writer argues that the perspective of these authors on the topic of...
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Film Review of The Ax Fight:
This 5 page paper is a review of this documentary film. This paper discusses the need for anthropological accuracy as well as creative ability.
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Blackfoot Mythology
An 8 page overview of Blackfoot mythology and how it has change over time from an oral phenomenon to a written one. The author points out common elements in Blackfoot and other Native myths as well as in Christianity. Blackfoot mythology is a...
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Hallucinogenic Drugs: A Spiritual Aid or Threat to Non-Traditional Cultures?
An 8 page discussion of the traditional use of hallucinogenic drugs to bring traditional cultures in contact with their spirit guides and to heighten awareness of past lives and reincarnation. This paper presents the contention that, outside of the...
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Approaches and Limitations of Research in Anthropological Study According to Rosaldo and Scheper-Hughes
This is a 5 page paper discussing the differences and limitations in approaches to the study of cultures in anthropology using research theories by Renato Rosaldo and Nancy Scheper-Hughes. Rosaldo
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National Culture and Integrative Revolution: Comparisons Between Fanon and Geertz
This is a 5 page paper comparing the theories of national culture and integrative revolution as discussed in Fanon
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Dating and Mate Selection in Turkey and the United States: The Decline of the Arranged Marriage
A 5 page discussion of the cultural variations which exists between these two cultures in regard to dating and marriage. This paper analyzes the concept of family initiated or arranged marriages, noting that this was common in both the U.S. and...
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Rosaldo And Scheper-Hughes: Understanding Cultures Outside Of Our Own
5 pages in length. Renato Rosaldo and Nancy Scheper-Hughes have worked diligently in their own literal and anthropological right to help mankind understand its inherent cultural diversity. Utilizing the combined efforts of each individual's...
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Forced Cultural Assimilation As Seen Through The Eyes of Three American Authors
A 5 page overview of the problems which are inherrent in with policies of forced cultural assimilation. The author reviews Doris Goodwin
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The Man Eating Bird
This is a 6 page paper discussing the man eating bird
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NATIONAL STEREOTYPES OF BRITAIN AND GERMANY IN THE MEDIA
This 5 page paper deals with the overwhelming stereotypes that still persist toward the British and Germans in the American Media and broadcast shows, as well as film. Examples given, quotes cited. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Language, Culture And The Global Media
A 25 page paper. Linguists have predicted that more than half, as many as 90 percent of the 6,000 languages being used today will be extinct by 2050. Languages are becoming extinct at far greater ratios than are mammals and birds. The effect is that...
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Race, Ethnicity and Multiculturalism and the Use of Integration and Assimilation for Race Relations
This is a 6 page paper discussing the concepts of race, ethnicity, culture, and multiculturalism. Also discussed are the integration and assimilation approaches to race relations. In regards to positive race relation policies it has been found that...
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THE CONFLICT BETWEEN SCIENCE AND CULTURE
This paper examines the conflict between archeological excavations and the rituals and wishes of Native Americans who believe that the bones of their ancestors should not be disturbed. Bibliopgraphy lists 3 souces.
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