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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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Arguments Opposing Illegal Immigration
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A 4 page paper opposing illegal immigration. Arguing against illegal immigration is difficult because the very stance raises the ire of well-meaning liberals and offends the sensibilities of many who are far more conservative. Further, those of us who are not of 100 percent Native American heritage are products of immigration ourselves. These difficulties do nothing to alter the facts of illegal immigration, however. Citizens and structures are not prepared for such high numbers of individuals, and the effect is that our judicial system, labor markets and social support systems are overwhelmed. The US needs to establish and enforce immigration control measures, welcoming most but maintaining control of when they arrive and how they survive once they are across the border. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Article Analysis/Advantages of Video Game playing
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A 6 page article analysis and research paper. The writer begins by analyzing the main arguments presented by Ted Fishman in an essay on video game playing that defends this practice as being non-harmful to children. Then, the writer provides a brief overview of relevant literature before offering conclusions based on this information. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Article Critical Review
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5 pages in length. The purpose of the study is stated clearly by way of explaining the difficulties inherent to nonprofit management and its ability to achieve balance between internal and external pressures "in the years ahead as the pressures to adapt to the market grow increasingly intense" (Salamon 96). The case made for the problem's significance is illustrated by giving readers a better understanding of how and why becoming more "market savvy" (Salamon 96) is all-important to whether or not nonprofit managers will be able to effectively secure of their agencies by nourishing "the sense of 'mission'" (Salamon 96). Bibliography lists 1 source.
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