Academic papers on Anthropology

Our Throw-Away Society: An Anthropological Examination
A 5 page discussion of how we as a society have transitioned from a time when things were retained until they were no longer useful to where we toss away our material culture on a whim. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Becoming New Yorkers
A 3 page book review of the text Becoming New Yorkers, which is a collection of ethnographic essays edited by Philip Kasinitz, John Mollenkopf and Mary Waters, published in 2004. The book reports on the new, contemporary second-generation immigrant...
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Ethnobotany in Belize
In ten pages this paper considers the study of ethnobotany as it pertains to Belize in an overview of the country, important ethnobotanist pioneers including Dr. Rosita Arvigo and Dr. Michael J. Balick, the influence of Mayan healer Don Elijio...
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Ethnography Project/Working at McDonald's
A 6 page research paper that offers guidance to student in regards to conducting an ethnographic research project at a local McDonald's. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Sari as the Symbol of Regional Tradition and Women
In nine pages this paper examines the cultural significance of the Indian sari and how it symbolizes the traditions of a particular region and also a woman
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The Material Culture of Slaves in Early America
A 4 page discussion of how material culture can reflect a blending of cultural influences. Using the example of pottery from early slave quarters found in the archaeological record, this paper suggests a blending of white, slave, and Native...
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Marriage Norms: India v Canada
A 5 page overview of marriages as they occur in these countries. This paper contrasts not just the structure of marriage but also the meaning. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Andamanese Tribal Religion
A 4 page paper which examines the tribal religion of the Andamanese culture. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Importance of Archeological Sites in Studying Egypt
This 3 page paper takes a look at Egyptian sites and their relevance. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Indian Influence in the United States
A 5 page overview of the many influences Indians are exerting in the US. These influences range from impacts on clothing, food and art to impacts on our business environment and on our philosophy itself. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Traditional Native America Problems in Acculturating
A 3 page delineation of five reasons that traditional Native Americans do not acculturate well into mainstream America. No sources are listed
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Anthropological Terms
This 3 page paper uses 30 terms from the anthropological field in such a way as to make them understood.
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Cultural Definitions of Latino and Hispanic
A 3 page discussion of the factors that serve to unite Latino and Hispanic people in the US into one cultural classification. The emphasis is made, however, that certain distinctions also remain between these people. Bibliography lists 1...
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Culture and the Shaping of Gender
This paper explores gender roles as they are reflected in the Arapesh and Mundugumor cultures of Papua New Guinea. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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2 Anthropology Studies
A 3 page research paper that briefly summarizes Elizabeth Thomas's study of the Bushmen of the Kalihari and an even briefer review of Sano and Sano's study of a midwestern American town as seen through a Japanese cultural perspective. No additional...
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