Anthropology papers

This paper identifies the Australopithecines as hominids and explores the relationship between this species and modern man.

A brief discussion of the way that acupuncture can fit into modern western medical practices.

Examining the thesis statement that throughout history, food has been a major driving social force which has concomitantly divided and united humans.

A brief examination of Chinese business and social culture.

A comparative analysis of marriage rituals and customs in North America and Asia.

This paper discusses the history of the American cowboy.

This paper is a research proposal to study the interpretation of Roman portraiture at Aphrodisias, Turkey.

This paper examines the history of Native Americans. It also discusses many aspects of their present-day life both on and off of the reservation.

A critical review of Elizabeth Wayland Barber's book about mummies discovered during an archaeological dig at the rim of the Tarim Basin.

Examines the fashion trends in menswear from 1900- 2000.

A discussion of Inga Clendinnen's "Ambivalent Conquests".

This paper discusses the process and role of mummification in ancient Egyptian religious culture.

This paper discusses the development of the great civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt.

A research proposal which addresses the issue of female circumcision and conflict resolution.

A research proposal for looking at the ritual practice of female circumcision.

An analysis of the Yanomamo, an indigenous tribe living in the tropical rain forests of southern Venezuela and northern Brazil.

A comparison and contrast paper between the white American Christian and the Hindu regarding death.

A look at some of the attempts by Australia to break down the barriers between the Australians and their indigenous people.

This paper discusses the cultural practices of the indigenous people of Australia, which are required for the continuity of their culture.

An examination of female genital mutilation practice around the world today.

This paper analyzes the way African/Caribbean traditional practitioners integrate holistic techniques and methods into psychotherapy and general health care settings.

A comparative analysis of the Scope Monkey trials and the movie adaptation "Inherit the Wind".

Questions whether cultural values that are conducive to business are a cause or an outcome of economic development and whether their role has been exaggerated.

An analysis of the effects of labeling, lighting and assemblage on viewer perception of the displayed object in museum exhibitions.

An analysis of repressed desire in modern culture using Sigmund Freud's theories.

A comparison of two communication styles

This paper discusses the controversy denied by the Australian Government, that genocidal events were carried out by the British settler's treatment of the original Aboriginal inhabitants and, to some degree, how this continues today.

An analysis of evolutionary history and biodiversity.

An analysis of a battle between two cultures, the Incas and the Spaniards.

A book review and analysis of the research methodology used in George A. Collier's book, "Basta! Land and the Zapatista rebellion in the Chiapas".

This paper explains that, since the early 1600s, Hispanic Americans have influenced many aspects of today's American culture such as art, religion and education.

A look at the history of multi-cultural children's literature in the United States.

An analysis of arranged marriages among adolescents.

A thorough examination of the hip hop culture and its impact on a person's identity.

An explanation of family culture and the changes in family culture.

This paper discusses the influence of German descendants living in Texas on the culture of Texas.

A look at China's 'one child' policy and its cultural and social impact.

An analysis of the hip-hop culture, its origins and the effect globalization has on it.

This paper examines the various cultural, political and economic factors that have contributed to the Cuban-American success story.

A review and defense of Gary Nash's thesis in "Red, White and Black".

Examines the cultural geography of two styles of music.

This paper discusses the role of gender in politics and nationalist movements in British India, using a cultural anthropological approach.

An analysis of Michel Foucault's concept of disciplinary power in his book "Discipline and Punish".

An expansive analysis of various aspects of the Zulu of South Africa with an emphasis on culture, society and history.

This paper describes the Don't Do Drugs program designed for the Maori youth population in Marewa City, New Zealand.

This paper compares maternity healthcare in United States, Canada and Switzerland.

This paper discusses the ecological problems created by the introduction of horses into the more temperate regions colonized by Europeans, especially among North American Indians.

This paper is a research proposal to study the extent to which native German cultural influences are not only present in society but also felt by the people living in Texas today.

Examines women's education in a colonial atmosphere through this book by Assia Djebar.

An in-depth look at the life of the !Kung through one woman's eyes, and a comparison to modern American life.

An analysis of the Diffusionist-Inventionist controversy: How did people come to America?

This paper, using Brian Fagan's five qualifications of a state-level society, examines the question if the Ancient Mycenaean and Chaco Canyon communities were complex societies.

Reflection upon St. Augustine's search for God in his life only to realize that God was working through Augustine's daily experiences.

This paper compares the flood creation stories in Gilgamesh and in the Book of Genesis in the Bible, which have caused many discussions among scholars involved with ancient civilizations.

An analysis of the origin, function and characteristics of Hlonipha.

An anthropological discussion of the relationship between man and disease and how the theory of evolution affects the relationship.

A closer look at the culture of tattoos, scarification, and body piercing.

An examination of the dual challenge and delicate balance facing African women.

An analysis of the effects of the apparel industry on the global market and labor force.

An analysis of African social change as seen through the novel, "Segu," by Conde Maryse.

A book review of "Ishi in Two Worlds" by Theodora Kroeber.

An overview of the Korean full moon festival, otherwise known as Chusuk.

Examines the impact of philosophy and religion in China.

An examination of the ethics and morals behind Yukio Mishima's short story, "Patriotism".

Discusses the roots and consequences of the blood-feud tradition in Egypt.

Examining the roots of humans' linguistic ability.

An examination of the epidemiology, causes, and potential solutions to obesity among African-Americans today.

An overview of the concept of two-spirited individuals in Native American culture.

An analysis of the influence of the work of Charles Darwin on Herbert Spencer, William Graham Sumner, and Lester Frank Ward.

This paper discusses the history of oriental fashion and its influence on Western fashion.

A review of "The Dobe Ju/Hoansi" by Richard B. Lee.

An exploration of the impact that mythology has had on our everyday lives.

This paper analyzes the topic of the American culinary sub-region of the Pennsylvania Dutch.

An investigation into changes in subsistence practices in Judah during Iron Age I and Iron Age II.

A description of the Tanzanian site of Laetoli, the findings, and the scientific research caused by the discovery.

Traces the history of the immigration of Jews to the United States and the patterns of assimilation.

How ancient cultures used their physical surroundings to an advantage.

This paper talks about the religion of Santeria, its practices, and problems that the religion faces in today's society.

A discussion of the practice of female circumcision in African countries and how existing literature contains Western biases against the practice.

Explains that the German-American migration brought several aspects of today's culture with it. Many holidays and holiday traditions can be traced back to Germany, including Easter and Christmas.

This paper outlines the types of violence against women in Africa, specifically South Africa. It then gives the effects of AIDS and HIV on the situation.

An opinion essay showing how gender norms are sexist.

Details the Piltdown Forgery in which an amateur archaeologist planted fake skull and jaw bones and managed to fool the scientific world.

Examines the advantages and disadvantages of urbanization and industrialization.

A look at the history of blood feuds and cultural elements that encourage the practice.

Position paper arguing that Saudi Arabia should be punished for its human rights abuses.

An analysis of the Taliban movement through a review of Peter Marsden's book, "The Taliban: War, Religion and the New World Order in Afghanistan".

This paper compares the research methodology used by anthropologists Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, who studied Kalahari Desert Bushmen, and Tim O'Meara, who studied Samoan planters.

An examination of the concept of the visions of life after death.

Argues that women in Kuwait do have legal and social rights in spite of what the Western media portray.

An analysis of the evidence for reincarnation.

A brief history of stone tools and their significance.

Examines cultural traditions of China from its origins to the present day.

An analysis of the culture of the world outside of the United States in 2004.

A discussion of the meaning of participant observation in research, its advantages, and disadvantages.

This paper discusses the religion and society of the earliest known human civilization, Mesopotamia, which is located in the region between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers in present-day Iraq.

An analysis of gender and cultural factors influencing professional golf today.

This paper discusses anthropological egalitarianism across gender roles in hunter/gatherer and pastoralist societies.