Anthropology papers

An analysis of the politics of monarchical survival in Jordan and Morocco.

A paper on the question of human behavior and whether it is genetically or biologically influenced.

This paper summarizes Riane Eisler's "Cultural Transformation Theory" as presented in her book, "The Chalice and the Blade."

A review of the journal article called "Celibacy: Confusion Laid To Rest?," written by Joe Zias and published in the "Dead Sea Discoveries" journal.

Examines alternatives to the structuralist approaches of the 1970s in the cultural anthropology of Southern Europe/the Mediterranean.

Poses the question of whether or not universalism gives rise to ethnocentrism.

An examination of sociological and anthropological theories stating the concept of society being considered an organization.

An analysis of the Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre.

This paper discusses the Roman Empire from the period of 6000 BC to its collapse in 476 AD, focusing on the more ancient period.

A look at how myths are intended as lessons about basic codes of society.

Shows how one's culture affects the individual characteristics of one's personality.

This paper discusses the history of the Afrikaners, the descendants of mainly Dutch settlers who established the first permanent settlement at the southern tip of the African continent.

A brief examination of how changes in society can impact childhood development.

A look at the music rituals of the Afro-Brazilian group that holds the "Ceremony of Congado".

This paper discusses the architecture of Teotihuacan, one of the largest urban centers of the ancient world.

A look at this ancient account of Egyptian life by the Greek traveler, Herodotus.

An analysis of the book, "Wives and Midwives: Childbirth and Nutrition in Rural Malaysia", by Carol Laderman.

A comparative analysis of the theories of intelligent design and natural selection.

A discussion of the fundamental question of man's existence and purpose in life.

A look at what archaeologists are able to learn about ancient African culture through Nok art.

Analysis of discourses on knowledge and power in the social sciences.

Describes the theories of four major thinkers of the modern and post-modern era, including Weber, Durkheim, Victor Turner and Clifford Geertz.

Compares three "grand theories", namely, evolutionary theory, racial theory, and Marxist theory, and their sociocultural implications.

Paper discusses the Native American culture and its influence on American way of life.

A look at how tourism is affected by cultural events.

Describes the African-American subculture within the United States and how well African-Americans have adapted to the way of life.

An analysis of the concept of "resistance" as a cultural and political means of expression, with a focus on southern Europe.

An assessment of an application of Western social work theory on the indigenous people of Australia.

An analysis of the psychology of multiculturalism.

This paper challenges the conventional historical thought regarding idolatry by discussing Near Eastern idolatry from the idolater's point of view, encompassing ancient Egyptian Isis worship and the Baal cult.

Explores the circumstances and controversies surrounding James Cook's death in Hawaii in the winter of 1778-1779.

Analysis of the films, "Lawrence of Arabia" and "The Sheik", vis-a-vis the theories of Horkheimer and Adorno as presented in their work, "Dialectic of Enlightenment", among others.

An examination of the importance of race in the study known as forensic anthropology.

An analysis of the influence culture has on the development of one's personal identity.

Examines the ongoing search for the characteristics that make up the 'classic' American.

An analysis of true American values, including religious and political ideas.

An analysis of how genetic drift is a critical component of evolution.

A look at early Irish art and literature and how it helps define early Irish culture.

A review and critique of the anthropology textbook, "Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspectives," by Caroline B. Brettell and Carolyn F. Sargent.

A discussion on whether the Chicanos were victims of cultural racism.

A comparison of similarities between Japan and America.

A research critique of the article, "Mexican-Americans" Perceptions of Culturally Competent Care?, by Maria R. Warda.

A discussion of mythology, focusing on the similarities between different types of mythology.

An examination of three minority groups within the United States and how their cultures need to be included into any classroom debate.

This paper discusses the history of Egyptian and Mayan writing.

An analysis of Darwinism and the "Standard Social Science Model" (SSSM), which claims that only genetically determined human behavior is natural or biological.

This paper discusses that the social sciences have searched to identify the purpose of religions, but in their efforts to define the purpose of myth, sociologists are still at a loss.

This paper discusses the history and culture of two Native American peoples, the Aleuts and Alutiiq.

Analyzes this Australian film, focusing on the way in which the Aborigines are depicted.

An anthropological analysis of the relationship between environment, sustenance, family relations, social structure, food, and culture.

This paper discusses the Battle of Kadesh, the first war of significant military tactics and the first evidence of safety brought to national borders because of a doctrine of peace through deterrence.

Examination of cultural differences and their affect on women's roles for Korean and Japanese female students

A discussion about the rise of patriarchy and the fall of matriarchy.

Discusses the traditions and spirituality of the Eastland Woodlands Native Americans.

This paper discusses the four river-valley civilizations of India, China, Egypt, and Mesopotamia, which were among the earliest civilizations in history.

This paper looks at changing work patterns in Greece, Rome, and London in the 12th and 13th centuries.

This paper discusses the Arab-American ethnic group and culture.

This paper discusses the history of the music genre, merengue, and its relationship to the Dominican Republic.

This paper discusses the ancient Greek theater and the area in which the drama was presented called the Theater of Dionysus.

An examination of how Irish folklore and myth are an integral part of Irish culture.

Explores the various lifestyle factors in developed countries that can have an effect on cardiovascular health.

Examines the extent of African culture and history on the culture of Haiti.

An overview of the ancient Egyptians belief in the afterlife.

This paper discusses that the modern rituals of play have underlying social and religious system of belief structures.

Examines the evolution of state systems in the Mesopotamian region between 3500 BC and 330 BC: Sumeria, Persia, and Assyria.

An examination of the cultural impact that the 'old-country' still has on Chinese-Americans.

An analysis of the cultural adaptations to environmental conditions in the Arctic North.

A comparison of native and non-native anthropological views, their methods, and responsibilities.

Review of literature regarding the sexual behavior of primates in captivity.

This detailed paper explores the origins and major centers of the Indus civilization, focusing on Indus culture and its art, including architecture, seals, beads, figurines, and personal accessories.

Discusses to what extent this dancing sequence was influenced by aboriginal culture.

A review of Matthew C. Gutman's book, "The Meanings of Macho", on gender interpretation.

An examination of whether prevention or treatment is the best way to stop the spread of AIDS in Africa.

This paper is about Trinidad and Tobago's festive annual carnival celebration and how various aspects of the festivities are influenced by early and current African traditions.

An examination of the tradition of female genital mutilation (FGM) and female genital cutting (FGC) in African cultures.

Discusses ways to bridge the cultural gaps that exist in American society.

Argues that it is inevitable that the authenticity of remote countries and cultures will be changed by global tourists.

This paper discusses the cultural landscape of Ireland.

This paper discusses bluegrass music, a form of American roots music with its own roots in the Irish and Scottish traditional music of immigrants from the British Isles, particularly the Scots-Irish immigrants from Appalachia, and the music of slaves.

A comprehensive examination of how different cultures around the world react to man-made and natural disasters

Presents related information regarding the culture of Russia.

A comparison of sexuality practices between the people of the United States and Grand Valley Dani in New Guinea.

Discusses the many different aspects of sexism in societies.

An examination of cultural aspects that need to be taken into consideration when providing health care for Jamaican-Americans.

A brief overview of Nigerian culture, with a focus on food.

Outlines the origins and history of the Sioux Indians.

Explores the cultural origins and the significance of Hip Hop.

A cross-cultural comparison of Angolan and North American culture.

The Egyptian Society declined rapidly from the end of the Eighteenth Dynasty. The relationship between this decline and economic conditions, the position of weakened pharaohs and warfare is examined.

This paper is a complete research project studying the complex theory of connectivity, a biological, psychological, and environmental approach to lifespan development.

An analysis of Darwin's theories in light of modern chemical, neurological, and biological innovations.

This paper discusses that human touch is a powerful force, able to nurture and heal, and communicate thoughts and feelings beyond our verbal capabilities, and perhaps even to perform miracles; but it is also a highly controversial topic.

An examination of the socialization processes of family, education, and consumerism and their different impacts in America and Japan.

An examination of the phenomenon of nationalism in an attempt to understand its cultural and political formation.

An analysis of the social contexts of Islamic practice in North East Africa.

An examination of the various ways in which history and memory are preserved as working funds of knowledge that inform the present across North East Africa.

An attack on the naturalistic conception of African violence in the media.

An examination of the the construction of the category of the shaman in anthropological literature.

An analysis of the structural (Levi-Strauss) and phenomenological (Stoller etc) approaches to the senses and ritual in anthropology.

An analysis of the notion of resistance in light of the way chronic pain sufferers use narrative and objectification to resist pain and how chronic pain in turns resists political economic pressures.