Academic papers on Anthropology

Arabian Women / Overcoming Traditional Barriers
A 5 page discussion of how women in the Middle East are finally beginning to transcend cultural restrictions and acquire rights that they never had before. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Jewish Reform Movement -- Ethics Movement
A 10 page paper on the Reform Jewish Movement that discusses immigration to the United States, and the background behind that immigration, including population statistics, contributions of the Reform Movement to American society in general and to...
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Ivory Coast Women
A 5 page research paper investigating women who live in the Ivory Coast. Examples of women entrepreneurs are offered as well as a discussion about other women who are operating home-type businesses. Bibliography includes four references.
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Rudyard Kipling's 'Kim'
10 pages in length. A through discussion of character and setting in Rudyard Kipling's novel entitled 'Kim' -- in which the writer describes the book as a realistic depiction of life and culture in India. A number of quotes from the book illustrate...
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Cultural Imperialism in India
A 5 page paper on this perceived 'threat' in India. America's Western influence has become imbedded in Indian culture, a situation that not everyone in India sees as a positive element. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Sikh Organization and Policy
A 7 page paper on the Sikh Organization that discusses how and why it was formed, how the country has responded to it, and what its influence is in the world today. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Tantric Tribes and Tantrism
A 7 page research paper in which the writer provides an overview of the tantric tribes of India and the impacts of tantrism on Buddhism and Hinduism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Mayan Civilization Was A Vibrant & Flourishing World
This 6 page research paper provides an overview of the ancient Mayans of Mexico. Significant events in the civilizations history are noted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Collapse of the Mayan Civilization
The Mayans had a strong and complex civilization from A.D. 250 to A.D. 900. At the peak of their strength, between 800 and 900 A.D., this great empire suddenly collapsed. Archeologists have debated about the causes of the collapse; with...
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The Life and Customs of the People of Java
An 8 page paper discussing the island of Java, its people, its customs, and its societal mindset. The people of Java are Javanese first and Indonesian second. Bibliography lists six sources.
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Women in Islam vs. Women in Hinduism
A 7 page paper comparing the lifestyles of these two groups of women. The writer explores the cultural and religious differeces and modern society's perceptions of their traditional roles. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Altruism & Proving The Theory of Kin Selection
A 4 page analytical examination of animal / insect altruism and the theory of kin selection first presented in the 1960's by Dr. W. Hamilton. The writer evidences the validity of kin selection through a discussion of honeybees, spadefoot tadpoles,...
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The Kibbutz: An Analysis of Two Studies
A 9 page research paper on the Blasi and Rayman studies of the Israeli kibbutz. The writer details the theories, styles, and contents of the two works. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Chickasaw Indians
A 15 page overview on the history and ways of the Chickasaw Indians. The writer describes the Chickasaw people in terms of culture, religion and also in relationship to the United States Government. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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The Cherokee / Family Characteristics, Organization, and Values
A 6 page look at family structure and values in the Cherokees. Emphasis is placed on the clan system and on the family relationships imposed by that system. Bibliography lists three sources.
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