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Trobriand Islanders Of Papua, New Guinea
(8 Pages, 95.6 $ (USD) )
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This 8 page essay looks at the unique people of the Trobriand Islands and their culture. The Trobriands are southeast of Papua and are home to nearly 25,000 people. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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'Economics' In The New Guinea Highland
(7 Pages, 83.65 $ (USD) )
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This 7 page research paper examines the tribal societies of the Highlanders of New Guinea as written about by ethnographer David M. Hayano in The Road Through the Rain Forest: Living Anthropology In Highland Papua New Guinea (1990). Specifically discussed are the concept of economics, distribution of labor and services, and wages. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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William E. Mitchell's "The Bamboo Fire"
(6 Pages, 71.7 $ (USD) )
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William Mitchell's anthropolofical study The Bamboo Fire, which provides a substaintive view of the New Guinea Wape and Mitchell's fieldwork, demonstrates the correlation between the anthropologists perspective, socialization and personal ideologies and the outcomes of the study of other cultures. This 6 page paper considers the major issues for the anthropologists, including elements like culture shock, the nature of observations, objectivity, physical and psychological discomfort, roles and expectations, trust,and ethical concerns. No additional sources cited.
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The Sambia / A View on Masculinity & Maleness
(5 Pages, 59.75 $ (USD) )
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The Sambia of New Guinea have a unique view of maleness and the process by which individuals move from an almost genderless state into masculinity. The initiation of boys into manhood is based in homosexual practices, and rituals require that boys shed their female qualities in order to progress as men. The comparison of the Sambian perspectives on male attributes, masculine development and on child abuse demonstrates cultural relativism and underscores significant variances in perceptions of appropriate and inappropriate behaviors, including child abuse. This 5 page paper considers the evidence presented by Gilbert Herdt in his study of the Sambia, and defines the link between their practices and a global view of sexual behaviors. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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African Marriage Customs
(5 Pages, 59.75 $ (USD) )
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A 5 page research paper that explores different customs in practice. Lobola, bridewealth and customary laws are discussed and specific examples given from the Turkana people. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Creoles
(3 Pages, 35.85 $ (USD) )
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A 3 page paper on the Creole population. Among issues discussed are who are Creoles and who are Cajun, and when and where did they come from.
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Chicano Culture in Contemporary Literature
(7 Pages, 83.65 $ (USD) )
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A 7 page paper discussing contemporary Chicano literature as reflected in works by Anaya, Galarza, Rivera, and Hinojosa. The paper argues that current Chicanos are becoming increasingly more proud of their heritage and more comfortable with their ethnicity, and this shows in their literature. No sources.
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Aztec Ruins National Monument
(5 Pages, 59.75 $ (USD) )
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Aztec Ruins National Monument is located in the Northwest portion of New Mexico, in the Four Corners area. It is the site of ancient Anasazi ruins that date back to 1000 to 1300 AD. This 5 page paper examines the history, location and meaning behind the ruins there. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Paper Keywords -tecs
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Tomas Rivera: Predominant Theme
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5 pages in length. The multitude of literary works by Tomas Rivera is indicative of the prolific writer's inherent ability to pursue some of life's most complex of concepts. Characteristically reminiscent of the author's desire to expose the myriad inadequacies of social responsibility, Rivera's work is instrumental in placing humanity's struggles into the mainstream of everyone's consciousness. Such compositions as the famous 'And The Earth Did Not Devour Him,' along with shorter poetic works 'Alone,' 'Awakening,' 'Do Not Forget Me,' 'Finally Life Began' and 'My Life,' Rivera appeals to the innermost recesses of the reader's soul. The writer discusses how the author has a long history of reaching out and inviting his audience to experience with him the sometimes intense and often expansive sense of being that is clearly portrayed within his works. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Mexican Culture- Dia de los Muertos
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A 5 page research paper on this traditional Mexican ceremony, Dia de los Muertos, or the 'Day of the Dead,' which has its roots in two cultures - the ancient Aztec customs of Latin America, and the Spanish-Christian observance of All Saints Day on Nov. 1 and All Souls Day on Nov. 2. According to Aztec legend on the Day of the Dead, the dead are released from Mictlan - the land of the dead - to visit the living world and to mingle with friends and family. The writer explores the origins of this tradition and relates the various practices that are involved. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Paper Keywords -tecs
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