Academic papers on Anthropology

Is Cultural Anthropology a Science?: An Address of the Interrelationship of the Qualitative verses the Quantitative Approach
A 5 page paper addressing the question of the nature of cultural anthropology. The author utilizes the case study presented in Anne Fadiman's ethnography "The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down" to illustrate the differences in approach typically...
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Religion and Ritual: Cross Cultural Observations from the Eyes of a Young Girl
A 6 page paper which presents and supports the contention that religious rituals have meaning only in the context of the culture in which they evolved. The observations of a young girl who has traveled to the U.S. from a third world country are...
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ABORIGINAL CREATION MYTHS OF AUSTRALIA
This 5 page paper gives a quick summary of the creation myth of the Aboriginal people in Australia and then examples how this story portrays the various belief and value system of that culture.Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Use of Body Metaphors in Contemporary Text
This is a 4 page paper discussing the use of body metaphors in contemporary text. Metaphors within contemporary text are used to emphasize particular events, situations, emotions or physical states and are considered by some that today
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Two Examples of Cross-Cultural Exposure in Relation to Multicultural Awareness, Self-Identity and Stereotypes
This is a 5 page paper discussing cross-cultural awareness through interviews and cinema. A review of an interview with South African Mark Mathabane and a review of the Spanish film
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A Discussion of Death: Cultural Variation and the Obligations of the Living
A 4 page contention that death is a process, a process in which the dying terminate their societal obligations but in which family members often incur obligations in the form of family vigilance. These obligations have varied, however, over time...
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Social Mobility: Differences in Class and Caste
A 4 page discussion of the numerous factors which can limit social mobility. While mobility between castes is perceived as impossible in the traditional caste system, it is possible to move within and between classes on the basis of merit and hard...
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Structuralism in the Study of Media and Culture
This is a 6 page paper discussing structuralism in the study of media and culture. Structuralism is based on the premise that
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Linguistics within Anthropology
This 4 page paper examines aspects of linguistics within anthropology though the functionalist and structuralist approaches of de Saussure and Jakobson with analytical approaches from Levi-Strauss. The paper also considers how Leach defines the...
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RELIGION AND RITUAL OF THE MAYAN EMPIRE
This 35 page paper gives an in depth analysis of the ancient Mayan religions, deities, culture, and current practices. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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ON THE REZ:FRAZIER
This 6 page paper discusses the book by Ian Frazier, On the Rez. The book is analyzed for characterization, themes, symbolism, and author's point of view. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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A Study of Gulru Necipoglu
This is a 10 page paper discussing Gulru Necipoglu
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REPRESENTATION OF THE ABORIGINAL IN LITERATURE
This 8 page paper discusses the view of the aboriginal from the viewpoint of the aboriginal and the viewpoint of the outsider. Examples given from Native Americans, Australian aboriginals, and Maori from New Zealand. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Political Rights for the Indigenous Peoples of Australia and New Zealand
A 5 page overview of the history and current state of affairs for these two regions. The contention is presented that neither in the democratic model of Australia or in the
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Self-Determination for Australia
A 5 page discussion of the likelihood of self-determination for these indigenous peoples. The author evaluates the perception that the decision rendered in 1992 in Mabo and Others verses the State of Queensland marks a movement from self-management...
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