Anthropology papers

Describes human evolution beginning with the separation of hominids from anthropoids about 5-6 million years ago.

This paper looks at several of the different populations among the Hispanic community in the US.

This paper discusses how AIDS and the HIV virus is viewed in different cultural contexts.

Looks at African rock art as true art.

A discussion of an 1996 article entitled "Why Volunteerism Won't Save America" in "Christianity Today" that reviews the book "Learning to Care: Elementary Kindness in an Age of Indifference" by Robert Wuthnow.

This paper discusses the preservation of Native-American heritage, focusing on burial sites.

This paper looks at the role of gender and human sexuality.

A discussion of the differences in emotional development in children from various cultures.

This paper looks at the relationship between natives and new colonists from the colonial period.

A looks at ethnography as a social science research method.

This paper provides a research proposal for an extended security and privacy model for the health sector in Ghana.

A research paper that illustrates how the caste system, religious beliefs and culture of India perpetuates lavish consumption of the Indian wedding feast.

A review of the role of the Internet as a communicative tool in the social structure of Korea according to the social capital theory of P. Bourdieu, J. Coleman and R. D. Putnam.

This paper examines cultural differences related to negotiations.

A brief discussion of the purpose and services of botanicas to the Hispanic-American communities in the United States.

A cultural information exchange regarding religious dances and social order, between a Cree Indian from Canada and a Nigerian.

This paper argues that race is a social construct.

A discussion of environmental issues affecting China.

This paper looks at personal and institutional responsibility for socialization with regards to immigration.

This paper provides a complete analysis of the interaction between business economics and cultural differences.

A historical look at the continuity of ancient and modern practices in hospitality.

A discussion of parenting guidelines for the Hispanic community in America.

This paper is a discussion of how and why economic growth was sparked in the Stone Age, specifically stating that climatic changes, geographic factors, and the growth of settlements with larger populations were the largest factors.

Compares the view and prevalence of mental illness among modern and traditional societies.

A review of an article in the 'Writer's Weekly' entitled "The Fall of Manhood", written by Robert Sibley.

An examination of the retention of food, religion and music traditions in the Caribbean.

This paper discusses sports and game players and looks at the cultural aspect of this issue.

A study of contemporary hunter-gatherers and its implications for the study of hominid ancestors, the ancient Australopithecus.

A discussion of the relationship between work and home according to "There's No Place Like Home" by Arlie Hochschild and "Two Ways of Thinking about Money" by Jerome Segal.

An argument that there is no functional purpose for racism in a civilized society, contradictory to Jefferey Reiman's views in Frances Henry and Carol Tator's "The Colour of Democracy: Racism in Canadian Society."

The author discusses the importance of the study of the Aboriginals and their culture in the field of anthropology.

This paper looks at the issue of higher education for immigrants living in the United States and the related cultural aspects.

This paper explores the concept of "Negro Art" from the Harlem Renaissance period by analyzing the philosophies of two of that movement's central leaders.

A discussion of the social ecological model with particular focus on health issues in the baby boomer generation.

This paper discusses the causality of youth violence from the perspective of the social sciences disciplines of anthropology, psychology and sociology

Argues that the future of the English language promises to be an eventful one.

A discussion of diversity in an organization including a concrete proposal for a diversity training program in a law enforcement organization.

A definition of creolization and an analysis of cultural traits, language or other social elements that exist as part of Caribbean culture.

An analysis of the contributing factors to and the implications of the dissolution of the nuclear family structure.

This paper is a Prown's object analysis of a cultural artifact, the typical water bottle.

This paper discusses human rights versus the right to cultural self-determination and group rights.

A look at how the rebel and how society perceives the rebel is determined by a range of social, economic, political and cultural factors.

This paper looks at Bruce Springsteen and discusses individuality, class hierarchy and the "rebel" youth culture of America.

This paper examines the dominance of Pan-Arab nationalism and Islam over state-based nationalism in the Middle East.

This paper discusses the impact of globalization on culture and citizenship.

This paper focuses on why the Kaurna language was revived and how it was accomplished.

A review of the book "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson.

Looking at three different works, this paper discusses problems raised by multiculturalism.

A discussion of the changing image of the American family in the twenty-first century.

A discussion of the correlation between individualism and technology
and its effects on a country's developed status.

An analysis of the factors that influence the ways that individuals develop in society.

A discussion of what motivates people in the work place.

An examination of Charles Darwin's controversial theory of human evolution and the Scopes Monkey Trial.

A discussion of the lost Mayan culture, science and religion.

A comparison of historical and modern day Aboriginal marriages in Australia.

This paper looks at Beatrice Culleton Mosionier's book 'In Search of April Raintree'.

This paper examines the nearly 100 year old history and popularity of the crossword puzzle.

This paper explores the Elkhorn Coral and what can be done to rescue this vulnerable marine species.

A review of Joan Claytor's article "A Global Village Full of Idiots", a commentary of the harmful effects of television.

A comparison of Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness" and Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery".

A discussion of the origins, traditions and superstitions of the Chinese New Year.

This paper examines the movie "Smokin' Aces" and discusses the ethnic stereotypical images portrayed.

A discussion of the challenges facing Hong Kong students studying in Toronto.

This paper explains that the national identity of Jamaica and Bermuda is complicated and troubled by a history of colonialism, race, sugar and slavery.

This paper reflects on two chapters in Robert Lavenda and Emily Schultz's "Core Concepts in Cultural Anthropology".

A discussion of the difficulties faced by the elderly gay population of Toronto.

This paper discuses Jelaluddin Rumi, one of the most well-known of Persian poets, who is largely credited with infusing Sufism with its highly intimate relationship with aesthetic traditions.

This paper discusses practices in trans-cultural nursing care focusing on the Chinese culture.

This paper argues that African cultures were retained in the US and that African cultures did and continue to impact the dominant U.S. culture.

A discussion on whether the Caribbean society is too receptive and diverse for its own good.

This paper discusses racial differences and discrimination in America.

A discussion of the diverse Caribbean society and the impact of globalization.

This paper argues that a definition or concept of culture will never be free of ethnocentrism or prejudice.

This paper discusses that no matter how enlightened the participants, inter-cultural harmony will always be hampered by differences in background and perspective.

This paper explores the question: Are African Americans destroying African culture?

This paper is a theoretical, descriptive and analytical historical review pf the major aspects of the Persian (modern Iran) influence on the Islamic civilization.

This paper provides a report on immigrants in Toronto and discusses the suburbanization of immigration.

A critical analysis of the adaptive flexibility model in its application to the African-Caribbean family.

This paper explores how culture is transmitted through the generations.

A study of the Chumash, a seafaring Native American tribe of Southern California and their possible connection with ancient Polynesian seafarers.

A discussion of cultural and social differences.

This paper discuses archaeoastronomy using sites from Mesoamerica as examples.

An examination of Southwest Airlines' corporate culture.

This paper provides a critique of three articles: Richa Nagar's "Exploring Methodological Borderlands through Oral Narratives", Faranak Miraftab's "Can You Belly Dance?" and Oyeronke Oyewumi's "Visualizing the Body: Western Theories and African Subjects".

This paper discusses the different views of Himani Bannerji and Neil Bissoondath relating to the Canadian approach to immigration.

A review of the books "A Bend in the River" by V.S. Naipaul and "The Wide Sargasso Sea" by Jean Rhys.

This paper provides a review of the article: 'Living with Diabetes: Holistic Experiences of Nigerians and African Americans" by M. Popoola.

A review of the articles "Theories of Culture" by Roger M. Keesing and "Marking Boundaries - Culture as Category Work" - Qualitative Inquiry by Anne Ryen and David Silverman.

This paper looks at the male and female gender as different cultures.

This paper is a personal narration of a female student living in Canada, which explores the author's gendered cultural identify and relates it to anthropological and sociological theory.

This paper looks at the concept of colliding cultures in 'Master Harold... and the Boys' by David Hoegberg, 'Dream on Monkey Mountain' by Derek Walcott and 'No Sugar' by Jack Davis.

A discussion of the history, purpose and significance of the Alfred Jewel.

This paper discusses the Indian population's influence in Trinidad.

This paper studies how different items of clothing may be considered as a status symbol.

This paper discusses that society has changed significantly and, in parallel, its relationship with art has transformed as well.

An analysis of technology and culture with relation to cyborgs, cybernetics and human beings.

An analysis of the influence of language upon thought and perception, and the influence of thought and perception upon language.

This paper briefly explores the article "Cultural Considerations in End-of-Life Care" by Polly Mazanec and Mary Kay Tyler, about the significance of appreciating cultural considerations in end-of-life care situations.

A look at the battle between science and religion over the evolution of man.