Critical Review of Methodology in William Foote Whyte’s “Street Corner Society: The Social Structure of an Italian Slum”
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This is a 10 page paper discussing the methodology used in William Foote Whyte’s “Street Corner Society: The Social Structure of an Italian Slum”. Originally published in 1943, William Foote Whyte’s “Street Corner Society: The Social Structure of an Italian Slum” has since become one of the most referenced works in the social sciences of a methodological research technique which is known as participant observation, and has since been translated into Chinese, Japanese, German, French, Italian and Spanish and sold more than 270,000 copies. The fieldwork for the book was conducted between 1937 and 1940 in an Italian neighborhood in Boston referred to as “Cornerville”. Whyte worked like an anthropologist and immersed himself in the lives of the men he studied and in some instances came quite close to “going native” which is one of the greatest risks of participatory observation. After his period of field research, Whyte commented additionally on the effects of his method in regards to his subject matter and also what affects the study and publication may have on the central characters within the work Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Culinary World as Status Symbol
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A 4 page paper on how restaurants around the world and through time have stood as status symbols for social interactions and interpersonal identity. Particularly addressed are celeb restaurants which provide their patrons with a various set of identities related to social status. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Culicult.doc

Cultural Anthropology
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An 8 page research paper that examines various theoretical perspectives in anthropology. Views summarized include those of Roy A. Rappaport, Claude Levi-Strauss, and Clifford Geertz, among others. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: khculant.rtf

Cultural Anthropology / Religion & Art
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A 7 page paper on how art and religion have been blended throughout known history and how this applies to cultural anthropology. The paper discusses how religion and art are means of expressing cultural beliefs, means of teaching societal norms, and means of progressing society. The writer argues that cultural variation/progression impacts the evolutionary scheme as imperatively as biological variation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Cultural Change Among 'Primitive' Cultures
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A 7 page overview of cultural change as evidenced among those cultures which are defined as 'primitive' as a result of interaction with other cultures. Provides a definition of 'culture' and of the term 'primitive.' The writer uses specific examples from the Americas. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Cultural Differences / Seeing the World Through the Eyes of Others
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A 5 page examination of the experiences one typically encounters when entering a different culture. Discusses problems such as the language barrier, food differences, dress, etc. Includes a humorous example of differences one can experience even within a small geographic area. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Cultural Influences
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An 8 page paper which discusses the role of language, symbols, and religion in shaping cultural influences. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Cultural Variations in End of Life Care
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A 6 page discussion of the variation in the way we as families tend to the needs of our dying family members. The author notes that while at one time in U.S. history all families, irrespective of culture, took an active role in dying needs of their loved ones, today many of us have turned that responsibility over to health care professionals. There are, however, exceptions to this observation. This paper contends that the closer an individual is to the traditional dictates of their culture, the more likely they are to maintain a strong family vigilance. African American, Chinese American, and Muslim American cultures are assessed in regard to this contention. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Culture Shock
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5 pages in length. The writer is sent on a hypothetical excursion to a motorcycle rally where she is confronted with a massive dose of culture shock. Various methods are applied to help her overcome her discomfort with being in a strange and unfamiliar cultural environment. By the end, the writer determines that even though cultures may differ, there is enough room for everyone to be accepted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Daniel Quinn's "Ishmael" And Marvin Perry's "Western Civilization: A Brief History": Comparing Perspectives
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5 pages in length. Humankind's history has been filled with advancements; indeed, one can readily argue that since the very first time man realized he had the ability to formulate specific answers to problematic questions, he has been furthering the human race without so much as a reprieve. This unwavering progress has been recorded and taught in every classroom of every school all over the world. It would never occur to anyone who has spent his or her entire life believing such teachings that there could be something incredibly wrong with the manner by which humanity has furthered its own species. This is precisely the point of Daniel Quinn's Ishmael, which effectively characterizes the origins of civilization as nothing short of disastrous for both the planet and other species alike. When compared with the likes of Marvin Perry's Western Civilization: A Brief History, it becomes quite clear how mankind demonstrated the damaging characteristics of individualism from the beginning. No additional sources cited.
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Dating and Mate Selection in Turkey and the United States: The Decline of the Arranged Marriage
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A 5 page discussion of the cultural variations which exists between these two cultures in regard to dating and marriage. This paper analyzes the concept of family initiated or arranged marriages, noting that this was common in both the U.S. and Turkey during earlier years in history. The practice has practically died out now in the United States but is still a component of contemporary Turkish culture. Even Turkish tradition, however, is giving way to modern influences and ideologies in regard to the family. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPmrgTrk.rtf

de la Barca's "Life in Mexico" # 2
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A 5 page paper based on an analysis of FrancesCalderon de la Barca's Life in Mexico (early 19th century). The writer applies what is learned in the book to cover the life of a hypothetical Mexican criollo (Creole) during this time period. Full citation for the primary source is available.
Filename: Mexico2.wps