Essays and Research Papers on Anthropology

A 5 page paper comparing and contrasting these two myths. While there are distinct differences, there are often many similarities between the creation myths of even widely diverse cultures. Such is the case for the Yoruba of Nigeria and the Hindu people of India. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 12 page paper which examines the symbolism of color. The paper examines color in different cultures and times. The cultures examined are Chinese, Navajo, and Ukrainian. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper examines spirituality and the subject of death and how it manifests in different cultures. The perspectives discussed are Cuban, Mexican, Brazilian and Puerto Rican. An abstract is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper takes a look at this book with emphasis on three early chapters. The paper examines the relationships between globalization and culture. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which analyzes and reacts to an article about Mayan civilization. The article examined is “Sacred secrets of the caves” by Bruce Bower. No additional sources cited.

This 4 page paper provides a pop culture inventory and analyzes it. What does it represent? How might these things influence decision-making? Various issues are addressed as it respects this list which includes films, CDs, venues, bands, paperback novels and ethnic foods. No bibliography.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the process of creation of sedimentary strata and the impacts in assessing environmental events of the past. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 4 page paper which discusses the strengths and weaknesses of ethonography as a method of research. The bibliography has 2 sources.

A 4 page overview of human evolution. This paper traces the path from ardipithecus to Homo sapiens. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

3 pages in length. The writer presents a brief response to a letter written by a very concerned American parent pertaining to excessive multi-cultural and diversity awareness programs/celebrations in his child's school district. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page definition of sociolinguistics. The author contends that the simple statement "English is spoken more widely than Chinese in Singapore" is not in itself a sociolinguistic observation. Sociolinguistics is concerned not with which language is spoken but how that language is spoken in context with certain social stimuli. Bibliography lists ...

This 7 page paper examines four different groups of people--Salvadorans, Puerto Ricans, Mexicans and Cubans--and compares and contrasts their immigration experience. The paper focuses on values and how these groups differ in terms of family life, political life and so forth. Several examples are provided and a final analysis of similarities and differences is included. ...

This 15 page paper examines Vietnam and Indonesia, the two child only policy and issues concerning birth control. How each state embraces gender issues is discussed. Population control is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 17 sources.

This is a 6 page paper which discusses the various theories of the evolution of hairlessness in humans. The bibliography has 4 sources.

A 7 page research paper in which the writer offers advice to a student on how to write an autobiographical account of race relations in the city of Jacksonville, FL. The paper includes some advice to the student, but largely concentrates on race relations in this city between Blacks and Whites, both past and present. ...

A 9 page research paper that answers specific questions pertaining to early civilizations. Topics covered include the Olmec, the Harappa, and a discussion of the similarities between present day Iraq and ancient Peru. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses Leakey's theory of the evolution of humankind, as well as the differences between Neanderthal man and modern man. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 9 page address of seven specific questions in anthropology. These questions relate to subjects ranging from rites of passage, to definitions of socialization, enculturation, and reflexivity. Discussions are included as well on how fieldwork institutionalizes shock, totally generous acts, culturally shaped consumption, and Bourgois' "Selling Crack in El Barrio". Bibliography lists ...

A 3 page essay/research paper that offers a cultural exploration of a Moroccan woman, Sada, who immigrated to the US at the age of seventeen. The writer discusses what was learned from this informant and what questions remain unanswered. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page exploration of the concept of community. This author discusses the physical, sociological, and psychological aspects of community. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page review of ethnocentrism. The author assesses both the negative and positive impacts of ethnocentrism. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses the connections between anthropology, ethnography and nursing. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page overview of the many forms that tourism can take. This paper points to the advantages of ecotourism and archaeotourism in protecting resources while generating revenues. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

An 8 page overview of the subculture we know as the Amish. The author describes the factors that make this group a subculture to the American mainstream culture. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the Hopewell and Mississippian cultures with regard to what they traded and what part trade played in their economies. Bibliography lists 5 sources.