Anthropology: The Political Functions of Supernatural Rituals; The Misunderstanding of Civilization; and, The Values of American Culture with Comments on the Distribution of Wealth and Public Education
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This is a 4 page paper discussing supernatural rituals and political power, misunderstanding and civilization, and individualism within American culture. Three central ideas within modern day anthropology are discussed, namely: the political functions of supernatural rituals; the misunderstanding of civilization; and, the core values of American culture in relation to the unequal distribution of wealth and the public education system. Supernatural rituals have a political function which can be twofold: those who are influential within the religious structure in society carry that power beyond the ritual itself; and, politically, those who wish the support of a large population within society can align themselves with a religious group. Misunderstanding and illusions for truth are part of the realizations of a young daughter in Barbara Kingsolver’s novel “The Poisonwood Bible” but these ideas are applied to anyone’s idea of his or her own civilization which becomes wholly dependent and built on one society but is inapplicable to another. Finally, the idea of “individualism” within the United States has become so profound that those who are wealthy within the U.S. (including the government itself) have done little for those who are less fortunate. This is well reflected in the high poverty rates in the country and the public school system which is unable to meet the basic needs of its citizens. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Are Americans Selfish?
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A 3 page paper which examines whether Americans are selfish or compassionate. The paper argues that most Americans are selfish. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Are Crime Patterns in Third World Countries Similar to the First World Countries?
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This 3 page paper considers the patterns seen in crime rates in the developed and the developing world and argues that they are similar due to comparable social influences. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
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Are Criminals Made Or Born?
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This 8 page paper discusses potential causes of violent behaviour and crime, and whether this is the outcome of nature or nurture. The writer considers a range of theories explaining the causes of violent behaviour and crime looking at issues such as biological, genetic and environmental factors and a range of theorists including Lombrosso and Sheldon who considered genetic factors, Bryce-Smith and metal toxicity as well number of economic, environmental and social control theories. The bibliography cites 15 sources.
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Are We Better Off Now Than One Hundred or More Years Ago?
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A 5 page paper which examines whether we are better off now than we were a hundred or more years ago. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Argument Against Gay Marriage
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A 5 page paper that argues against same-sex marriage. Issues include restrictions on human rights and discrimination, tradition and legal issues. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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