Anthropology papers

An examination of traditional cultures before widespread westernization, including a review of the anthropological literature.

A look at the reconstruction of diet through the chemical analysis of human remains.

An overview of curriculum and resources for teaching archaeology in secondary education.

Examines the popularity of the 'Kim' surname in the American-Korean community.

This paper analyzes how interaction and traces of interactions between humans and animals can aid archaeologists in studying human behavior throughout history.

This paper analyzes the phenomenon of globalization and its effect on various local cultures worldwide.

An overview of the nature vs. nurture debate.

A critical analysis of the term, "Orientalism" and the debate surrounding it.

A review of Charles Darwin's "The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex".

This paper analyzes the field of cybernetics and human communications while focusing on the views and opinions of linguistics expert Gregory Bateson.

This paper discusses the history and culture of the Mayan civilization and its influence on today's Guatemalan life.

Provides political, geographical, economic and cultural information about the island of Taiwan.

An overview of this book by Julie Des Jardins.

Examines how societies and cultures are perceived by Western photography.

This paper analyzes the problems and misunderstandings that arise due to ethnocentric views of other cultures while also examining cultural relativity, a theoretical stance which opposes that of ethnocentrism.

An analysis of Eros or primal love.

This paper discusses the relationship of indigenous people to non-natives especially the value of shamanism.

An overview of the history of Armenia and the culture of its people.

This paper examines the traditional roles of men and women and the division of labor according to gender in prehistoric societies, while focusing on two particular primitive cultures, the hunters and gatherers and the pastoralists.

This paper analyzes how one's initial impression and perception of fellow human beings impact and determine our expectations of these individuals.

This paper examines the numerous cultural attributes of the Mayan civilization while focusing on the reasons for its eventual collapse and disappearance.

Examines cultural practices during pregnancy in Hispanic families.

This paper explores the issue of human nature and focuses on the views and theories of philosophers Thomas Hobbes and David Hume.

Examines the issues that impact on the health of Australia's culturally and ethnically diverse population and what they mean for healthcare.

Examines teacher preparation on educating a linguistically and culturally diverse group of young students, focusing on Southern California.

A look at why rice is so important in today's world.

This paper examines the opinion of writer W. Penn Handwerker on the issue of cultural variations impacting universal human rights.

This in-depth paper examines the existing evidence and research regarding the first arrival of humans into Europe which is continually being revised and debated.

This paper explores the differences in conceptions of land ownership between the Australian Aborigines and the European colonists.

A descriptive analysis of the role of Hijras in pre-colonial India with respect to the religions of Islam and Hinduism versus their current role in present day India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

A review of "The Language of the Land: Living Among the Hadzabe in Africa" by James Stephenson.

An analysis of intra-status marriages from sociological, economic and religious perspectives.

This paper examines the causes and effects of alopecia areata, a systemic hair loss disorder which affects around 4.7 million people in the United States alone.

An overview of the history and customs of this cultural subgroup in the United States and how they have adapted to modern times.

Addresses historical trends in women's work and wages in Japan and closes with prospects for the future.

Traces similarities and contrasts between Han and Sui dynasties in ancient China.

An evaluation of the degree of Western influence on the development of human culture.

An evaluation of the degree of Western influence on the development of human culture.

A discussion on whether cave painting and graffiti can be considered art or a form of communication.

An assessment of inner cities in the United States.

This paper uses Aesop's fable about the town mouse and the city mouse to demonstrate demographic changes in modern Italy.

This paper uses movement analysis to evaluate the ethnographic film "Trobriand Cricket" (1973) by anthropologist Jerry W. Leach and filmmaker Gary Kildea.

A comparison between the national identities of Australia and the United States.

A review of the sociology text "When Jesus Came, the Corn Mothers Went Away: Marriage, Sexuality, and Power in New Mexico, 1500 - 1846" by Ramon Gutierrez.

This paper explains that, in addition to the Islamic religion, the Islamic culture has contributed much to world culture.

This paper details the religious similarities and differences between China and Germany.

A look at how violent video games affect children and trigger real life violence.

This paper examines the similarities and differences of both the Occidental and Oriental mindsets.

Analyzes the cultural popularity of this 1971 movie directed by Gordon Parks.

This paper discusses "The Epic of Gilgamesh" (anonymous), the story of Gilgamesh, the King of Uruk, which is the earliest known written epic, predating Homer by eight centuries.

A review of the Jerod Diamond book "Guns, Germs and Steal: The Fates of Human Societies."

An analysis of the negative portrayal of the Romani people in the movie "Thinner".

A look at the institution of marriage in America, possible reasons for its decline and how marriages are changing in traditional societies.

An opinion paper about the need for one singular American identity.

Examines the history of this law governing Australian ancestral land.

An overview of this book by Haru Yamada which explores the relationship between the Japanese and the Americans.

Explores how English proverbs, as well as jokes, disguise deep-seated cultural elements.

A discussion on why globalisation will not make local cultures disappear.

This paper examines and explains the various fields of humanities, including art, literature, architecture and philosophy and its effect on society.

Examines ideas of destiny and determinism in Nigeria's Yoruba culture.

Argues that the television has had an overall positive impact on American society.

An overview of the culture and language of the gypsies of Romania also know as Rom.

An assessment of the social impact of Charles Darwin's "Theory of Evolution" on 19th century America.

A look at the argument for naturalistic evolutionism versus biblical creationism.

This paper explains that homosexuality was accepted throughout antiquity, in Rome as much as classical Athens.

A Document Based Question (DBQ)-style research paper outlining the causes and effects of the Baby Boom in the 1950s.

This paper reviews the book "Bones: A Forensic Detective's Casebook" by Dr. Douglas Ubelaker, which discusses physical anthropology and its use in forensics.

An overview of the changing traditional Mali religions and beliefs over the years.

This paper analyzes the independent Tunisian film "Satin Rouge" by director Raja Amari, emphasizing the use of costumes, hairstyle and lighting to convey the underlying meaning of the film.

An overview of female circumcision and the controversy surrounding it.

A look at how epistemology impacts 'commonsense' versus 'scientific' knowledge of social issues and events focusing on the Aborigines.

An essay looking at the degree to which globalization is an advantage and a disadvantage in developing cross-cultural awareness.

A definition of culture shock and its various stages and strategies for coping with it.

A quantitative analysis and a look at policy alternatives to the achievement of global population stabilization.

An overview of the architecture, social set-up and economics of ancient Egypt.

This paper uses dramaturgy techniques to analyze the Roman Catholic ritual of tonsuring, the consecration of a monk, as a theatrical performance .

Shows how Alex Haley successfully portrayed the history of an African-American family in his book, "Roots".

Analyzes the role of women in post WWII Japanese society.

Examines the causes of conflict between cultures in American society.

A historical look at this native American-Indian dance.

A closer look at this Amish tradition of allowing teenagers to experiment with the outside world.

Examines women's struggle for equality in Australia from the 19th century until the present day.

A review of literature looking at the different ways children and childhood are viewed from country to country and region to region.

An overview of shamanism, its origins, history, foundation and practices.

Discusses the extraordinary traditions and culture of the Aztec civilization of South America.

A look at the role of the ideal Chinese wife from an historical perspective.

An overview of the culture and traditions of India.

An examination as to why ancient Egyptian construction still fascinates architects today.

A review of the book, "The Ghost Dance: Ethno-History and Revitalization" by Alice Beck Kehoe.

This paper discusses the archaeological Chinese treasure Qin Shi Huang's mausoleum, especially the terracotta warriors, dating from the 221 B.C. and discovered in 1974.

Discusses the status of women in Hinduism within a cultural and anthropological context.

This paper discusses "The Forest People," by author ColinTurnbull in which he analyzes the BaMbuti, 'people of the forest', located in Congo, Africa, specifically in Ituri Forest.

A paper looking at the relationship between the human and the divine in Greek, Hebrew and Roman cultures.

Three short essays looking at the meaning of culture and its significance.

A look at the evidence for and against both the impact and volcanism theories on the extinction of dinosaurs.

A look at how socioeconomic indicators are interrelated and how understanding racism can influence socioeconomic status with a focus on the Aborigines.

A look at the early medical practices used in medieval Islamic countries.

A look at the life and work of Charles Darwin.

A discussion of three important developments for human civilization.

Examines the rise of the "McDonald's" and its global success.