Academic papers on Anthropology

The Culture of America
A 5 page paper which examines what it is that makes the American culture. Although the nation is quite varied, and becomes more se every day, there are some trends that the majority of the United States
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Caring: Russian Families
A 3 page paper which examines the culture of caring in Russian families. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Medical Considerations for the African/Caribbean Culture
A 7 page discussion of the manner in which this broad cultural classification differs from the mainstream population in regard to their interaction with medical professionals. The author emphasizes that while there are differences, there are also...
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The Aborigines of Australia
This 4 page paper looks at this unique culture and explores its history, religion, marital customs and how the people get along in society. A great deal of facts and specific data are included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Powerful Women in Rudolf Anaya
A 5 page discussion of the influence wielded by Erdrich
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Melting Pot Theory and Cultural Pluralism
A 4 page paper which examines the differences between the Melting Pot Theory and Cultural Pluralism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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THE IMPACT OF THE CHURCH ON THE TRANSFORMATION OF VIRGINIA
This 3 page paper discusses the impact that evangelicals had in early colonial Virginia. Primary text used: The Transformation of Virginia:Isaac. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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TESTING WOMEN, TESTING THE FETUS: THE SOCIAL IMPACT OF AMNIOCENTESIS IN AMERICA: RAYNA RAPP
This 9 page paper discusses the issues offered by Rayna Rapp in her book: Testing Women, Testing the Fetus. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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DARWIN
This 3 page paper discusses the basic perspectives of Darwin on the idea of emotions and expressions, then compares his ideas to those discoveries being made by scientists today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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THE STRANGER NEXT DOOR: AN ANALYSIS USING SOCIAL THEORY
This 4 page paper analyzes Arlene STein's book, The Stranger Next Door using three social conflict theories: conflict theory, funciontalist, and constructionist. Examples, quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Who Owns the Past?: The Debate Surrounding the Move to Return Critical Cultural Items to Their Countries of Origin
A 6 page discussion of the growing demand that museums return items in their collection to the nations and cultural groups presenting claim to them. The author reviews such diverse cases as the British Museum's possession of the Elgin Marbles from...
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Indigenous Peoples of the Arctic, Subarctic, and Great Basin
This 4 page paper examines key issues in assimilation and adaptation for groups in these regions. Language is discussed as a problem. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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THE IMPACT OF POPULAR CULTURE
This 6 page paper examples the varying ways in which popular culture has impacted society in America and globally. Quotes cited from texts. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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A COMPARISON OF THE CARIBBEAN AND CENTRAL AMERICAN CULTURES
This 4 page paper discusses the similarities and differences between the history of the Caribbean and Central America. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Cultural Relativism verses Ethnocentrism: Definitions and Examples
A 5 page discussion of the distinctions which exist between cultural relativism and ethnocentrism. The author uses examples from the Islamic/Western conflict and examples from research in child development (particularly the work of Piaget and...
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