Anthropology essay samples

Extremes of human body behavior can be found in some exotic cultures of the world and the Nacirema is one of such cultures. Anthropologist Horace Miner, the author of the article “Body Ritual among the Nacirema” noted that this culture is not well studied yet. Therefore, there is a need of thorough research and infield anthropological investigation of this unique group of people. Their ritua... read more

Taking into consideration anthropology as a science, it is obvious that this is a study of human beings in their past and present. In order to understand cultural diversity all over the world anthropologists have to study, compare and contrast social, physical, and other features typical for people located on a definite territory and conducting a definite lifestyle. Historically the study o... read more

a. Spenser Wells is a well-known genetic and anthropologist, the author of the book “The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey”. Spenser Wells became the student of the Texas University and defended the doctoral dissertation in Harvard. He was the first to master a new field - the genetics of the human population. As a result, the geneticists had a possibility to track the principles of migratio... read more

The truth is not always as it seems at first sight. Such state as Canada seems to be a democratic country that worries about its citizens. But, suddenly, it can behave like an oppressor, if its interests are concerned. This is displayed in a documentary film by Alanis Obomswaim “Kahnesatake: 270 Years of Resistance” that shows true scenes from the standoff between indigenous people, the mili... read more