Anthropology papers

An insight into bloodletting, or drawing blood from one's body in search of a higher spiritual existence in the Maya civilization.

A study of violence in ancient cultures from an anthropological viewpoint.

This paper discusses the reindeer herding Sami people, who were called the Lapplanders and live across an arc of land in the northernmost section of Western Europe.

This paper shows the difficulties of promoting products in conservative societies such as traditional Muslim countries.

Compares the tribes' laws, norms, governments, marital status, property rights and case studies. Includes an outline.

Discusses causes and effects, incidence, implications for social work, systems theory and symbolic interactionism.

Discusses competing theories on evolution, meaning of anthropological discoveries, regional origins and cognitive aspects.

Describes the historical development of this Louisiana culture, Acadian forbears, ethnic conflict and threats of modernization.

Examines the problems related to land rights, traditions and cultural conflict, health, employment and the role of government.

An anthropological study of 'Homo sapiens sapien's' evolution, society, Neanderthal's extinction and theories.

Examines the cultural, historical and traditional commonalties which serve to unite the multiplicity of various Britishers into a common Englishman.

Franz Fanon defines racism in terms of cultural relativity. His thesis is that racism is the result of one culture breaking apart and assimilating another. Fanon says people of conquered cultures will never be able to fit the stronger accepted mold.

Examines costume and styles of dress in ancient Egypt. Focuses on the dynastic era from about 3100 BC to approximately 500 BC. Includes additional 7 pages of pictures and diagrams.

This paper discusses African music: Types, roles in individual lives, community and culture, instruments and vocal music.

This paper is a critical review of Michael Field "Inside The Arab World", which attempts to explain the contemporary Arab world: Relations with Israel, culture, religion and politics.

This paper examines patriarchy in Asian cultures: Sociocultural roots of traditional sex roles, stereotyping, feminist views, infanticide and Asian-American students.

This paper discusses criminal justice in contemporary Iran: Basis in Islamic law since 1979, return to traditional values, women's roles and punishment.

This paper discusses Hasidic Tales: "Cultural and religious significance, history, themes, meaning and examples of Eastern European Jewish storytelling.

This paper discusses the history of the ethnic group, Italian-Americans, since Columbus (focusing on 19th-20th Centuries): Ethnic and cultural cohesion, religion, assimilation, discrimination, socioeconomics and contributions.

This paper is a cross-cultural and historical analysis of expected roles for males and females in Western & non-Western societies (New Guinea, Ancient Greece, Africa).

This paper discusses Maureen Montgomery's book "Gilded Prostitution': Status, Money, and Transatlantic Marriages, 1870-1914": Reasons for marriages, socioeconomics, stereotypes, what marriages say about American and British cultures.

This paper examines the practice of suttee (sati), the burning of Indian widows upon the deaths of their husbands in context of Hindu culture and religion: Origins and evolution, justification as control of women by men, feminist views, outlawing in 1829

This paper analyzes the use of the theory of functionalism in two 1940 and 1977 ethnographies of tribal peoples : "The Nuer" by E.E. Evans-Pritchardand "Blood Is Their Argument" by Mervyn Meggitt.

An examination of the geographical and cultural aspects, diseases, the role of religion and magic, healing, omens and sin.

A look at traditional vs. modern lifestyles, generational conflict, economics, women's roles, aging population, work ethic, housing and leisure.

The significance of the time in Mesoamerican civilization. Includes linear development, agriculture, seasons, calendar and the philosophy of time.

A discussion of the reasons for the lower social status of women including family hierarchy, child-rearing, bride capture and wife-trading.

An argument for the author's sympathetic attitude toward its subjects and how it affects the work in positive ways.

A critical analysis of the anthropologist's findings on child and adolescent development in Western Samoa in the 1920s.

An examination of the fossil evidence and theories describing the human ancestor and the location, culture and role in evolution.

A examination of the Australian aborigines' theology, ancestors, dreamtime, oral culture, death, beliefs, rituals, sacred objects and modern adaptations.

A look at the role of Ancient Greek alphabetic writing system in literacy, education, literature, culture, politics and the development of Western civilization.

An examination of the relationship of the scientific paradigm of an era (e.g. evolution) and the nature of the novel (realistic, romantic, modern, postmodern). Includes theory, examples and major figures (Darwin, Aldous Huxley and H.G. Wells).

A summary of 1962 study, includes the relationship with and respect for the forest, justice, play, gender roles and threats.

The theories, methods, major issues and impact of Bronislaw Malinowski, A.R. Radcliffe-Brown and Melvin Spiro.

Examines individual & social significance of two related rituals of traditional African religion & culture, emphasizing the role of initiation.

Compares the development & cultures of four civilizations from 4000 B.C. to 1500 B.C.

In context of tribe's culture. Looks at origins, stories and linguistics.

Critical review of study of Melanesia New Guinea natives' culture, exchange system and magic.

Origins & development of mystical Sufi branch since 14th Cent. in Middle East; looking at its basic teachings & practices, influence, significance and leaders.

Examines the argument that prehistoric humans' hunting practices shaped human evolution & civilization.

Religion & ideology related to ecology & conservation in Kenya.

An examination of the theories on the development of civilization in the context of increasing complexity of life, technology, urban pressures, progress and aggression.

A comparison of the studies of Hindu (Indian) and Peruvian villages.

A look at the history of the Middle Eastern/Christian people including origins, religion, foreign interventions, architecture, literature, revolutionary efforts, heroes and myths.

Examines biological and cultural adaptations, traits, populations and dysfunctional aspects.

A critical review of the 1937 anthropological study of this Sudanese tribe's cultural mysteries.

Compares works by American and Chinese anthropologists on modern peasants in China.

Compares origins, culture and lifestyles, religions, family structures, medicines, enemies, allies and land issues.

Discusses the effects of socioeconomic change on family structure, traditions, children, education and values.

Examines marriage and kinship and discusses patterns, racial make-up of the population, poverty and white rule.

Describes Homo Erectus, Rampithecus, Australopithecus and Homo Sapiens.

A look at the impact of Darwin's evolutionary theory of "survival of the fittest" on the development of questionable business practices and American politics in late 19th-century.

A critical review of the work on the reasons for differences and similarities among cultures.

An anthropological analysis including culture, ethnicity, geography, transportation, weather and the views of Ruth Benedict and Ralph Linton.

A look at the history, early people, ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman civilizations, Jewish and early Christian customs and the modern approach.

Examines how the former disappeared and the latter emerged includes archaeological evidence, theories, tools, rituals, society, communications, evolution and interbreeding.

A sociological study of their culture, nomadism, occupations, reputation, social structure, code of behavior and assimilation.

An examination of the funeral rites in Chinese culture points compared to some of the ways in which the social structure in China is maintained and transmitted in the rites themselves and in the accompanying observances of the community.

An examination of religion, government, law, family, sexual roles and a comparison to the U.S.

A comparison of the findings of Robert Redfield and Oscar Lewis on the village in the 1920s and 1940s.

A review of the work presenting an overview of the history and development of the continent's culture, government, religion, art and Western influences.

This paper discusses ethnography: Role in intercultural communications, methodologies, theories, limitations and suggested future research.

This paper discusses Aztec cannibalism in Mesoamerica now part of Mexico: Human sacrifice and eating of remains, causes, theories and religious aspects.

This paper discusses the emergence of the town and its role in strengthening the economy and social structure in Europe in the 12th Century.

This study discusses the elements of the "submissive" middle class in Japanese society as described and analyzed in This study will consider a number of elements of the "submissive" middle class in Japanese society as described and analyzed in Karel van

This paper examines the film "The Emerald Forest" directed by John Boorman which describes an American boy's experiences with an Amazonian tribe from an anthropological perspective.

This paper is an overview of mainland China, the Peoples Republic of Chinaa: Society: ethnicity, population control policy, communal living, agriculture, income, employment and education.

This paper discusses Persian Jewish immigrants who have settled in Los Angeles, California: Statistics, reasons for immigration, assimilation, cultural identification, prejudice, employment and education.

This paper discusses the history and cultural study of infanticide, the killing of infants, including case studies of African and South American tribal societies. Abstract.

This paper compares & contrasts the criminal justice systems of Saudi Arabia & Kuwait: Islamic law, crime rate.

This paper reviews Morris' "The Tale of Genji" that describe the basic social features of the Heian period in Japanese history: Culture, court politics and the differences between rural & urban settings.

This paper discusses biblical history as one of tensions between siblings. and states that such rivalry is responsible for much of the dispersion of peoples and development of different nations.

This paper studies the Haitian religion of Voodoo and its socioeconomic effects.

his paper discusses the artwork of the Egyptians, in which their religious beliefs and views on death were recorded and preserved.

This paper discusses the ways in which the Hindus faces death, from ancient to contemporary times: Ritual, ceremony and belief in reincarnation.

This paper examines a 1969 work, "Custer Died For Your Sins" by Vine DeLoria, Jr. about the American Indians from demythologizing and intercultural communications viewpoints.

This paper discusses the social problems and economic struggles experienced by Persian (Iranian) immigrants in the United States who fled from Khomeini regime after 1979 Revolution: Language, prejudice, employment, culture and customs, and family issue

This paper discussed the Hispanic influences on Brazilian culture: Historical development, cultural diversity and nationalism.

This paper discusses psychological, mythological, cultural and religious views about death, dying and immortality base on the ideas of Ernest Becker, Joseph Campbell, James Frazer and Elizabeth Kubler-Ross about denial, heroism, transference, humanism and

This paper presents an overview of the African hunter-gatherers !Kung Bushmen, commenting on their physical and social environment, population and health, sex roles, childhood, family and marriage, kinship, and division of labor.

This paper discusses the architecture of Pompeii: Examples, styles, influences, materials, history of city and construction.

Examination of the slave trading era from the African perspective. Discusses how slave trade was the principle export of of sub-Saharan Africa. Also discussed are possible consequences such as depopulation and a depressed economy.

Achebe's portrayal of the origins of political instability in Nigeria and Ibo society in the novel "Things Fall Apart".

An examination of the nineteenth century exploitation by whites of American Indians. The theft of their lands, reservations and destruction of their Indian heritage.

Issues and events leading to political development and turmoil in Nigeria. A look at key issues such as the discovery of oil, independence, economics, population, infrastructure and leadership.

Discusses faith, sacrifice, fear, beliefs, rituals and major gods.

Discusses uses, significance & cultural role of gold in China & other ancient civilizations.

Discusses these Northeast Arizona people's moral/social behavior, culture, family, religion, marriage, rituals, death and symbols.

This paper examines the Bergdama and Vedda hunter-gatherer societies: the cultures, economies and importance of anthropological research into primitive peoples.

This paper discusses the Iroquis, a branch of North American Indians who belonged to the Hokan-Siouan linguistic family: Prominent role of women, religion, economics, food and mistreatment by whites and the government.

This paper explores the similarities and differences in the creation myths of the Sumerian, Babylonian and Egyptian cultures.

This paper discusses the ancient Mexican-Aztec God, Quetzalcoatl: Origins, myths and description.

This paper explores the earlier times of the Bedouin Nomads by comparing the Rwala and Mutair tribes.

This paper contends that women in ancient Athens were not as debased or as secluded as sometimes presented in literature.

This paper discusses medicine in Egypt: Early history, surgery, remedies, charms, examination of methods of healing wounds, fractures and dislocations.

This paper discusses the spiritual, commercial and political relationship between the Puritan colony of Massachusetts and England from 1630 to 1691, the start of the colonial separation from England.