Anthropology papers

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.

An analysis of the performative aspects of healing through pole dancing.

An overview of the history and ideology behind medical anthropology.

An examination of the study of ethnicity in anthropological thought.

A reflection on on the contributions of the feminist perspective to anthropology.

A discussion on the importance of the "body" in anthropological theory as both a metaphor and the material locus of subjectivity.

An examination of the influence and role played by evolutionary thought in cultural anthropology.

A discussion on whether Descent and Alliance theory can be considered outdated in anthropology.

Human sacrifice and ritual cannibalism worldwide throughout history.

Examines symbols of ethnocentrism in this novel by Barbara Kingsolver.

American media bias against the plight and realities of the Arab population.

Discusses the purpose and history of tattoos.

Compares the "Man the Hunter" theory of human evolution with the theory in the book, "The Hunting Apes: Meat Eating and the Origins of Human Behavior".

This paper examines the phenomenon of Asian immigrants on the island of Hawaii.

Discusses and compares these two works on African cultural archaeology.

Examines the importance of art to society and humanity.

A comparative analysis of the funerary rituals of the ancient Egypt, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, and Tibetan Buddhism.

Examines the book, "We are All Multiculturalists Now", by Nathan Glazer.

Relates the Yoruba people of West Africa to the Pawnee of North America.

An examination of how acculturation and transculturation affect societies, focusing on Mexico, Brazil, Bolivia, and the Dominican Republic.

This paper discusses 1990s fashion trends, especially in men's sportswear.

A look at the emergence of social complexity in Neolithic China.

Examines the history of the Mayan civilization and its ultimate downfall.

This paper discusses the Eleusinian Mysteries and their magical initiation rites, the celebrations of Demeter and Persephone.

Compares the two works of anthropologists Jody Glittenberg and Dennis Werner.

This paper discusses German culture as compared to other countries and includes the example of Oktoberfest.

This paper discusses the issues of gender and religion in D. T. Niane's book, "Sundiata: An Epic of Old Mali".

A look at the anthropological answer to the culture of poverty in urban settings.

This paper discusses the role of oracle bones, the earliest form of Chinese writing, as an important source for understanding the development of written Chinese and the Shang society.

An examination of the differences in marital relationships in various cultures.

An examination of the ancient civilization of Mesoamerica known as the Olmec civilization.

A comparison of the views of the world through the eyes of Charles Darwin in his "Journey of the Beagle" and Daniel Defoe in "Robinson Crusoe".

A summary and review of Bruce J. Malina's book on life during the time of the New Testament.

This paper explores the economic and professional performance of Mexican-Americans and Chinese-Americans.

Traces the origins and historical evolution of tattoos.

An argument for the abolition of female genital mutilation and male circumcision.

This paper is a guide for helping the relocating employee to understand the cultural, traditional, economic, and environmental changes they will experience when moving to Australia from Southern California.

A comparison of Asian and Western cultures in the work force through a cultural learning experience.

A review of "Aboriginal Siberia: A Study in Social Anthropology" by M.A. Czaplicka.

Comparison of the way Marx, Weber, and Durkheim saw the role of conflict in society.

An examination of the strong work ethic of the Amish people.

A look at the fight that Native-Americans have to put up regarding ownership of natural resources on their lands.

This paper provides a cautious cultural comparison of so-called "national characters".

This paper compares and contrasts the religious beliefs and practices of native societies in the Andes and Mesoamerica after the establishment of colonialism.

Review of Shirley Lindenbaum's book, "Kuru Sorcery: Disease and Danger in the New Guinea Highlands".

A look at the marriage practices of the !Kung San tribe and a comparison of these to American modern-day relationship practices.

Explores the cultural differences that make teaching science to indigenous Australians difficult.

An in-depth study of self-efficacy and the use of alternative medicine practices by active duty military stationed on board a U.S. Naval warship.

A discussion of world mythology as perceived through the eyes of Joseph Campbell.

This paper investigates the roles of Lebanese food, clothing, and other objects using a semiotic approach in an attempt to understand more deeply the Lebanese culture.

Provides an overview of the life and theories of Charles Darwin and how they impacted the world around him.

Provides a study of Mesoamerican history and society.

Explains the four phases of cultural adjustment.

Explores ancient Greek and ancient Egyptian history.

Analyzes "The Tragedy of Sohrab and Rostam", from "Shahname", as a world masterpiece.

Provides an insight into the contemporary culture of Indonesia.

Presents an overview of the history of African civilization.

Presents a history of the headdress of Saudi males.

Examines the unique roles and challenges that Nigerian women face.

Examines the role language plays in cross-cultural relationships.

A review of Christine Mackie's 1991 book.

Discusses changes in the kinship system.

Examines burying the dead as a religious concern.

Examines images of the deity and other symbols.

Examines the impact of the focus on multiculturalism and racial/ethnic stereotypes.

Discusses magic as a universal creative principle.

Discusses two books on the subject.

Discusses the origin of the practice of shamanism.

Discusses two different views of culture.

Applies concepts to the professional field of education.

Discusses Naguib Mahfouz's book of Egyptian life.

Discusses how it transformed as society transformed.

Discusses the development of the most advanced hieroglyphic wiring in Mesoamerica.

Examines its importance in the human evolution process.

Analysis and critique of Napoleon Chagnon's book.

Discusses gods communicating with people.

Examines Clifford Geertz's semiotic approach to the study of culture.

Discusses individual cultural traits and a culture as a whole.

Analysis of two essays, "The Metropolis and Mental Life" and "Urbanism as a Way of Life", about the effects of urbanism.

Book report and discussion of the core thesis of Douglas's major work, "Natural Symbols: Explorations in Cosmology".

A detailed look at the life of the Kaulong peoples of Papua New Guinea, as described by Jane Goodall in her book, "To Sing with the Pigs Is Human".

An analysis of how Vikings viewed themselves and how they were viewed by others.

A discussion of how the Mesoamerican cultures, which include the Mayans, Incas, and Aztecs, possessed their own writing culture and how this was affected by the conquest.

A detailed summary of Bowie's anthropological theories regarding the concepts of ritual and rites of passages.

An examination of the impact of religious ideology on Hindu women.

Compares the countries of the Philippines and the United States from a cultural and sociological perspective.

An examination and comparison of two Native American tribes, the Cherokee and the Blackfoot.

Oral presentation on how best to study ancient history in America.

A discussion of the definition of evolutionary theory, as well as the causes and evidence of evolution.

A look at the evolution of the feather and the origin of the bird.

This paper discusses narcotic plants belonging to those categories of plants called psychedelic or hallucinogenic plants because they have a chemical compound that causes hallucinating effects.

This paper discusses the use of biological procedures that are used in all aspects of forensics, a highly scientific process aimed at determining the identity or establishing the guilt of criminal parties.

This paper examines how differences related to culture and gender have led some groups to call for "special rights" to allow them full political equality.

A brief discussion of the problem of defining specific cultures.

Looks at the typical approach taken in the study of folk medicine.

A look at two studies of the lives of the women of Karimpur, "Behind Mud Walls" by Charlotte and William Wiser and ?The Village in 1984? by Susan S. Wadley.