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Japanese Culture and Samurai

and strenuous training was required of these men with most of the training occurring on the Kanto plain which was also the most id...

Haiti's Voodoo Culture

or, more generally, the dead; twins; and the spirits called loa. The spirits of power and wisdom typically vary from cult to cult,...

Whale Hunting and its Significance to the Makah Culture

In nine page this paper examines the cultural importance as well as the controversies surrounding the Makah tribal practice of wha...

The Rites of Passage Associated with the Tribal Cultures of Africa

In a paper consisting of twelve pages the African young man's rites of passage are examined in the customs of tribal peoples Masai...

American Culture and the Role of Money

thousands of years ago, great wealth determined ones place in society unlike any other status symbol. The poor dreamed of having ...

South Africa's Musical Cultures and the Effects of Apartheid

In two pages this paper examines how South African musical cultures are affected by social oppression and apartheid. Two sources ...

African Literature's Oral Culture and Tradition

In five pages this paper examines the oral cultural traditions of Africa in a short story analysis of 'Talk' recounted by Courland...

Tanzania's Barabaig Tribe's Society and Culture

In five pages this essay discusses the significant role of cattle in the culture and society of Tanzania's Barabaig tribe. Two so...

Religion and Culture in South Africa, Egypt, and Zimbabwe

In seven pages the religions and cultures of these three African nations are discussed and compoared. Six sources are cited in th...

Family's Role in Nigerian, Russian, and Mexican Cultures

Family and its importance to these world cultures are examined in a paper consisting of five pages. Six sources are cited in the ...

Two Cultures and the Fusion of Food

ways in which they are prepared. The paper will quickly turn to a look at why these types of ethnic restaurants have grown in popu...

The Trobriand Islanders and Their Culture

Rain falls throughout the year with the northwest monsoon active from December to march and the moisture-laden southeast trade-win...

Contemporary Literature and Chicano Culture

In seven pages the celebration of Chicano heritage found in texts by Hinojosa, Galarza, Anaya, and Rivera is examined. There are ...

European Settlers and the Impact of Indian Culture

In six pages this paper discusses the colonial cultural impact of the Aztec and Mayan Indians. Fifteen sources are cited in the b...

The Culture of Poland and America Compared

This research report looks at two cultures and compares and contrasts them. Various issues are included such as children, family a...

Culture and the Mortuary Practices of Native Americans

In thirty pages this paper discusses the cultural importance of Native American mortuary practices and burial rituals. Sixteen so...

African American Culture and Extended Families

In five pages this paper examines African American culture in an analysis of the important role extended families play. Five sour...

American Popular Culture and Gender Roles

In five pages this paper discusses how gender roles are created by and are reflected in advertising, popular culture, and educatio...

American Culture and the Engineering Concept

In three pages this research paper discusses how the engineering concept has evolved from the Industrial Revolution to a contempor...

Culture and Art of Japan

In ten pages this paper discusses the art that characterizes Japanese culture and also considers how issues including homosexualit...

Culture, Centripetal and Centrifugal Forces

In five pages the contemporary world application of Hartshorne's centripetal and centrifugal force theories is offered along with ...

Prevarication or Why People in Western Culture Lie

In eight pages this research paper considers the art of lying as a Western cultural component. Six sources are cited in the bibli...

Ancient Rome and Its Culture

In ten pages this paper considers ancient Rome, Julius Caesar's leadership, and what this past culture can reveal about contempora...

A Look at Cannibal Culture

In this paper, the author explores anthropological perspectives on the way cultures have evolved in terms of how they view canniba...

Culture and the Public Sphere by Jim McGuigan

In twelve pages this paper considers an application of McGuigan's research in a critique of its implications. There are no other ...

Continuity in the Culture of African Americans

5 pages and 5 sources. This paper relates the concept of cultural continuity as it can be applied to a view of the African Americ...

Slave Cultures and Gerald W. Mullin's Flight and Rebellion

In five pages this paper discusses the views expressed in Mullin's book and compares them with those featured in works by David Wa...

Ennis Cosby Murder and Culture Conflict

In nine pages the impact of culture conflict is assessed within the context of the murder of entertainer Bill Cosby's son Ennis. ...

Les Blancs, A Raisin in the Sun and Presentation of Black Culture in Drama

In five pages black culture is examined in terms of the distinction from Afrocentrism is discussed within the context of these two...

Northwest China's Unique Hui Muslim Culture

In seven pages this paper contrasts and compares the Chinese Hui Muslims with the US Native American and African American cultures...