Essays and Research Papers on Anthropology

This 10 page paper examines the historical approach to performance studies and illustrates how the emergence of a multi-disciplinary approach has benefitted this research. Furthermore, the benefits of such an approach are discussed and outlined, as major contributors to this philosophy are outlined throughout the research. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the theories and possibilities with the discovery of homo rudolfensis. Analysis of phylogeny, habits, and other attributes discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page discussion of color. The author examines color and our perception of it from both a scientific and a cultural standpoint. A discussion is included on how the light spectrum relates to color and how techniques such as infrared photography can be used to more carefully explore color. Details ...

A 5 page overview of the process of making corn bread. The author takes the reader through the process step by step from pre-heating the skillet to mixing the batter. Important terms like “pone” are defined as well as information on how Southern cooks regard and care for their prized corn bread skillets. ...

A 7 page exploration of Rachels beliefs in regard to what determines certain cultural practices and whether or not there are inherent rights and wrongs in those practices. More specifically, Rachels explores the question of whether morality is a phenomena that varies according to culture, whether different cultures do in fact operate under different moral codes. ...

A 4 page essay that summarizes and analyzes Katherine S. Newman's anthropological study of inner-city working poor, No Shame In My Game (1999). The writer argues that this text is revealing and often contradicts many of the preconceived notions concerning the poor that are prevalent in US culture. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper discusses the socio-cultural behavior that one might view in a hypothetical laundry mat in the inner city. Examples given. Bibliographpy lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the theories of Jared Diamond in his Pulitzer Prize winning book: Guns, Germs and Steel. Examples offered. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 10 page paper discussing abuse in Aboriginal residential schools in Canada and in particular that in Fort Albany, Ontario. Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries in Canada, the federal government in partnership with a number of religious organizations ran over 130 “residential schools” for Aboriginals. Originally intended to promote the assimilation of ...

This 11 page paper details the intricate courtship and marriage ceremonies of the ancient Aztecs. These practices are also analyzed for binary opposition and deconstruction. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A paper which considers the importance of the Neolithic Revolution, in terms of the transition from nomadic culture to agricultural cultivation, and the impact which this had on the nature of society and culture. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7 page paper examines the plight of the elderly and how they are treated in the United States, as well as in two other cultures which are the Tiwi of Northern Australia and the Abkhasians of Caucasus. The cultures are examined with the use of the concepts of functionalism, interactionism and conflict ...

This 3 page paper examines the idea of language and culture being interrelated. Why language is an important part of culture is examined. No bibliography.

A 6 page overview of Jody Glittenberg’s “To the Mountain and Back: The Mysteries of Guatemalan Highland Family Life” and Dennis Werner’s “Amazon Journey”. These books illustrate one chapter of the evolution anthropological research has experienced over the years. These works provide a qualitative rather than a quantitative view of culture, a view that ...

A 4 page discussion of the various societal situations in which joking results. Notes that these situations, and the specifics of the joking, can change according to a number of factors. Relates observations from three separate societal situations in which joking occurs, the globalized workplace, the classroom, and in Presidential addresses to an ...

A 5 page discussion of multiculturalism on today’s campuses. The author examines the professional literature on multiculturalism to emphasize that while students change to one degree or another in exposure to other cultures they also retain a tendency to cling to their own traditions and lifeways. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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’ population seems to find, and in this the American culture becomes defined. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper which examines the culture of caring in Russian families. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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 similarities. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts the polygamist marital system of the Kikuyu and the monogamous marital system of the United States. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the differences between the Melting Pot Theory and Cultural Pluralism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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.

This 9 page paper discusses the issues offered by Rayna Rapp in her book: Testing Women, Testing the Fetus. Bibliography lists 1 source.

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.

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.