Although state societies are efficient in organizing people and resources, they also are associated with many disadvantages, such as extreme disparities in wealth and opportunities, use of force to keep people in line, and harsh laws.
Given these difficulties, why do you think the state has survived? Do you think human populations can develop alternative political organizations in the future?
use Sources from
Brown, Nina, Thomas McIlwraith, and Laura Tubelle de González, eds. 2020. Perspectives: An Open Invitation to Cultural Anthropology.
1. Explain to what culture or cultural group your example refers to.
2. Describe the relationship of sexuality and gender in your example
3. Does your example deal with violence or romance? Explain.
4. What have you learned about sexuality and gender through the example you write about? Is it an example that speaks about equality, just, or ? Explain.
Details when anthropologists become involved in international development projects.
The textbook chapter this week described some of the details when anthropologists become involved in international development projects. Are there situations in which it is acceptable to try to alter a group’s cultural values in order to promote changes in health, nutrition, or women’s rights? Or, do you think it is inappropriate for outsiders to demand change? Do you think it is possible to achieve goals, such as improved nutrition, without pressuring groups to change their values and beliefs? Refer to the textbook for your answers.
Select a specific disease (diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, thyroid disease, cancer, etc.) and a specific ethnic group.
Select a specific disease (diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, thyroid disease, cancer, etc.) and a specific ethnic group. Write anessay/paper and discuss the epidemiological data, health access,
diversity, the determinants of health, health literacy, religion and
Health promotion for the disease and ethnic group selected. You will need to include the following in the signature assignment: am attaching the instructions on how the professor wants it done write as he asks, will also add what was done in the case assignment , add references.
Analyze the role of ethics and values in conduction anthropological research abroad (beyond one’s own society)
The Essay needs to answer the question: Why are bioethical issues discussed in codes of ethics? Analyze the role of ethics and values in conduction anthropological research abroad (beyond one’s own society).
The information MUST come from the attached document although other sources can be used in addition. will add the citation unless you find additional information from a different source add that citation.
Do not use headings in essays; use only paragraph form. The structure of an essay begins with the introduction which is the first paragraph, and it introduces the topic.
It should include naming the main components of the answer. It should be at least 4 – 5 sentences. It tells the reader what the essay is about and mentions the main points.
Then the body of the essay elaborates on each of the main points, and it is at least 3 or 4 paragraphs of at least 4 – 5 sentences. The last paragraph of an essay is the conclusion, and it is a summary of the main points of the essay.
Before you write the conclusion, go back, and read the question, then write the conclusion, summarizing the main points of the answer. It should be a full paragraph, usually 4 – 5 sentences. There is no new information in the conclusion. Many of the essays i have received are not in an Essay format.
Based on the reading and film, and all that you have studied so far, reflect upon shamanism.
What have you learned from these two sources (give some specific examples from each source)? Did anything particularly catch your interest or surprise you? How would you compare the role and practices of shamans to medical practitioners that you are familiar with?
given below are the readings and videos you should refer inorder to write this report.
ARTICLE – Walker, Marilyn
2003 Music as Knowledge in Shamanism and Other Healing Traditions of Siberia. Arctic Anthropology 40(2):40-48.
WATCH – Siegel, Taggart, Jim McSilver, and Sarita Seigel, dir. and prod.
2001 The Split Horn: The Life of a Hmong Shaman in America. 57 min. Independent Television Service. San Francisco, CA.
(If you have any problems with this link to the film, you can find this on the OC Library website. Enter the title, The Split Horn, in the Library Catalogue Search, and you will find a link to the streaming version of the film).
After watching the film, follow this link for a brief interview with the filmmakers.
Gendered structure of care during covid-19 lockdown
Highlight how working mothers once confined in the home space during lockdown took over the domestic work and caring for children.
As the public economy was more important the domestic space was devalued and women joined the workforce, during lockdown they were forced into domestic space, home. Women took over the domestic work and care work and valued it. Mothers internalized the role of being a mother is to provide care and domestic unpaid work.
Connect this concept to theories from feminist anthropology and the concept of home.
What can an anthropological study of childrearing tell us about American culture?
How do American childrearing practices reflect Anthropological theories regarding the cultural construction of personhood? Are these practices consistently individualistic or Holistic? Or both? Are there any contradictions within these practices?
Your essay should have an introduction with a main point, body paragraphs with transitions between them, and a conclusion (that is actually a conclusion and not just a summary of your main points!!)
You should use evidence to support your points.
Use the information from the reading on individualistic and holistic personhood (Robbins’ “Cultural Construction of Identity) and analyze the material on the following site:
Papers that offer evidence/citations from any other sources (i.e. other than the website and the Robbins paper) will receive a failing grade. So no need for outside sources!
Only examine and discuss data for children aged 0-6/toddler & pre-school. Don’t write about children older than 6
When you offer a quote or a citation from the website, use the following system:
