Anthropology

You are required to write about any topic for example even about your hobbies like football and use Anthropological concepts related to humans for example holism and explain how can we apply those concepts in the chosen topic.

Preparation This research paper is due in the last week of the course. Be sure to read the instructions now so that you will know what to expect and have plenty of time to ask questions. Students who submit a rough draft of the assignment early will receive preliminary feedback from the course SIA. Contact the course SIA for details and feedback deadlines. Goal Explore biocultural aspects of humanity through an analysis of your chosen movie, series episode(s), book, or graphic novel. Instructions Students will analyze the biocultural component(s) of a story of their choosing (suggestions provided below) in a 4-5 page paper (1000-1250 words) comprised of the sections outlined below. You do not need to follow APA structuring rules for a research paper (APA applies only to the References), but you should include an introductory and concluding paragraph, as well as section headers. Please download and use the Biocultural Analysis TemplatePreview the document in its current format for your paper. This assignment has a grading rubric to help guide you. Media summary: Who are the main characters, what is the setting/context, is there an important backstory, and are there any key cultural or technological parameters? What significant events occur in the story? This section should be limited to half or less of your paper. This assignment is a critical analysis of a biocultural phenomenon(s), not a book/movie report. Biocultural phenomenon explored in the story: The story chosen should have an underlying moral or running theme that explores a biocultural phenomenon of humanity. Biological components may be physical or mental, microevolutionary or macroevolutionary. Cultural components may be prehistorical, historical, contemporary, or hypothetical. This section should define the term biocultural, and go into detail explaining how these biological and cultural factors are interconnected. Real world implications: What does the story have to say about the human condition in the present and near future? What lessons or warnings might be gleaned from its content? Are there any current or recent events which might give the original intent of the story new or amplified meaning? Support your conclusions with credible sources. Evaluating Sources for Credibility (Links to an external site.) Point Values Formatting and use of required template: 10 points Introduction: 5 points Media summary: 15 points Biocultural phenomenon: 30 points Real world implications: 25 points Conclusion: 5 points References: 10 points Word count: Up to 15 points off for each page short of the minimum Suggested Media Here is a short list of some of my favorite stories which have biocultural components. You do not have to adhere to this list, nor does your story have to be science fiction in nature (I just happen to love science fiction). Movies: Soylent Green (1973) – What does the other side of global warming look like? Logan’s Run (1976) – What happens when you regulate society’s reproduction and death? Gattica (1997) – What happens when society develops a class of genetically modified elites? Idiocracy (2006) – Are we evolving to become less intelligent? Enemy Mine (1985) – Is it biological or cultural differences that separate us? The Congress (2013) – What happens when digital imagery replaces people and drugs replace reality? Elysium (2013) – What happens to humanity when the gap between the rich and the poor is amplified? Sleep Dealer (2008, Spanish) – What happens when we can get our human labor virtually? Oblivion (2013) – How do we know our understanding of reality is real? Avatar (2009) – What happens when we discover a new people? Total Recall (1990) – What might a Mars colony look like? Wall-E (2008) – What happens to humanity when the planet is completely trashed? Chappie (2015) – Is the human condition unique to humanity? Warm Bodies (2013) – Can desire or despair determine our fate? TV or Web Series: Black Mirror (Netflix) – Amplifies contemporary culture in stand alone episodes. The 100 (CW) – Envisions a post-nuclear war society. Star Trek (Original or The Next Generation Series) – Examines moral, cultural, and technological issues of humanity. The Walking Dead (AMC) – Explores the line between civility and savageness. Humans (AMC) – Examines discrimination, consciousness, and what it means to be human in a world with human-like androids. Books Clan of the Cave Bear (Earth’s Children Series), by Jean M. Auel – Envisions life in ice age Europe. The Eye of Minds (Mortality Doctrine Series), by James Dashner – Envisions a future where humans spend more time in a virtual reality the in the the real world. Divergent Series, by Veronica Roth – Explores whether or not we can we segregate, compartmentalize, and control humanity’s personalities. Next, by Michael Crichton – Considers the ramifications of genetic technology. Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, by Douglas Adams – Examines humanity from an otherworldly perspective. 1984, by George Orwell – Considers the human condition in a hyper-controlled world. Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury – Explores the consequences of a society where information is completely controlled by the government. Graphic Novels Bitch Planet, by Wilson, Peter, and Cowels – Envisions a future where women are banished to another planet for noncompliant behavior. March, by Lewis, Aydin, and Powell – Tells the story of the civil rights movement from Senator John Lewis’ perspective. Formatting Requirements All assignments must be double spaced, Arial 11-point font, 1 inch margins, and submitted in .doc, .docx, or .pdf file formats. Completing assignments on smart phone or tablet devices is not recommended as this may cause formatting issues. If you do not have access to a computer at home, you may access the computers in the GWC or Public Libraries. Don’t forget to put your name, the date, the course, and title including the assignment number. Be sure to edit (Links to an external site.) and spellcheck your work! Reference Requirements You must cite sources used in a References section at the end of your assignment. This should include the course textbook (to support the terminology used in your analysis), the story being analyzed, and whatever sources you use to support your real world implications (e.g., news publications, recent scientific journal articles, etc.). Follow the citation guidelines outlined in the APA Style Guide (Links to an external site.) (note that APA formatting applies only to the References section; you do not need to include a Title Page or Abstract). In-text citations are not required unless a direct quote or close paraphrase is used. Need Microsoft Word? GWC students have free access to Microsoft Word (Links to an external site.). If you need assistance downloading this packet, please contact the GWC Help Desk at 714-895-8389. If you do not have access to a reliable computer, use a GWC or Public Library computer. Paraphrasing and Plagiarism Notice Assignments will be analyzed by the TurnItIn plagiarism checker. You must write in your own words, and use quotes sparingly, if at all. Plagiarized assignments will be given a 0 and reported to the college. If you need help paraphrasing or writing assignments, please contact the GWC Writing & Reading Center (Links to an external site.) or visit plagiarism.org (Links to an external site.).

What is the difference between the biological concept of race and the sociocultural concept (or construct) of race? How did the biological concept of race develop and who developed it generally? How was and is the biological concept of race used to justify the social hierarchy in the United States and in other places around the world? Is the biological concept of race biologically valid (supported by biological evidence)? Why or why not? What is non-concordance and how does it relate to the biological concept of race? Is race a “real” experience for people in the world today or does it no longer exist? What is the difference between “race” and ethnicity? What experiences have you had with “race” and how have your experiences likely differed from how your greatgrandparents experienced “race” in their lifetimes? Can and should the world live without the construct of “race,” while recognizing ethnicity and cultural diversity? Why or why not?

What is the effect of Boethius’ style on the ideas he is communicating? (Or, to put it in other words, why does he talk about this content in that particular mix of poetry and prose, in dialogue with the goddess Philosophy who appears to him as in a vision?) Use specific examples from each of the three articles given to illustrate your point. Submit the document through turnit.in.com. 3rd article: http://www.getty.edu/art/collection/objects/127275/coetivy-master-henri-de-vulcop-philosophy-consoling-boethius-and-fortune-turning-the-wheel-french-about-1460-1470/

Which of the three philosophical schools (Cynics, Epicureans, and Stoics) is most compelling for someone in the modern world? i.e. If you had to choose some of these ancient ideas about how to live a good life or what matters in the world, which would you find more compelling? Articles you can look at: https://modernstoicism.com/ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/jan/21/lucretius-de-rerum-natura-poem

What does this document tell us about the lives of women and how does the form in which it was written impact how we use it as a historical source? Write at least 250 words. Be specific in supporting your observations and analysis with evidence from each document itself. Remember, plagiarism will not be tolerated whatsoever. 2nd article: https://www.bl.uk/people/margery-kempe

Watch the following video and then answer the short discussion questions found in this assignment.Each answer must be 70 words.Video’s link: https://youtu.be/_zjj1PmJcRMhttps://www.3cmediasolutions.org/privid/210649?key=5cb61aa63c3ff19fed23be236e7caf891469d869 This link is part of the source I provided among the attachments., and you can use it as a source as well.deo Questions: Some people believe that people of color ca be racist against white people. In this assignment, we examine the reasons why even though people of color can participate in individual acts of bias, racism inherently references the power structure that allows the dominant group to oppress the disempowered group. You will also answer a few questions discussing how Indigenous groups experience whiteness. Part 1: WHAT IS REVERSE RACISM? (Key segments in the video: Dakota and Sam) “Reverse racism” generally refers to the concept of people of color being racist against white people. Though people of color can participate in individual acts of bias and prejudice against white people, white people are free from the systemic discrimination that people of color often face. In order for racism to truly exist against a group, that group must experience racial discrimination resulting from their lack of access to the power structure, not only individual biased acts. This lack of structural equity can play out in a variety of settings for people of color such as housing, education and the justice system. Answer the following questions referring to this concept making sure to directly cite support from your readings this week or another anthropological source. 1.What are some settings in which people of color have more or less structural power than white people? 2.

What impact does animal scavenging have on a crime scene? •How does animal scavenging affect recovery methods? •How does animal scavenging affect bone fragmentation and loss of forensic evidence (you may want to select a specific species or a comparison between two example species to fit into your word limit) •What affect does animal scavenging have o the post-mortem interval? •Ensure you are using either case studies or comparative studies to conduct your research on animal scavenging. GUIDELINES FOR WRITING YOUR RESEARCH PAPER •You are required to submit your paper in formal essay formatting including: Introduction: provide context for your topic, a summary of your key arguments, and your thesis or the argument you are making. Main Body: divide your paragraphs by key points, support your argument using your sources, you should be citing each sources more than once, critically evaluate what you have read (this can mean that you disagree with a source however you must support this!), you may use direct quotes from your sources however you should not be using too many, paraphrase their argument concisely in your own words (using a thesaurus to change the some or all of the words in a sentence does not count as writing it in your own words). Conclusion: you should briefly summarize and analyze your research. Be sure that you respond to your thesis or argument. References Cited: presents the sources used in your paper. You should only include sources that have a corresponding in-text citation. FORMATTING YOUR RESEARCH PAPER •Papers should be formatted using; Double spacing 12 point font Left margin alignment You do not require a cover page GRADING RUBRIC Introduction = 3 points Body = 15 points Conclusion = 6 points Tables, Illustrations, and Graphs = 2 points(This is evaluating the use of appropriate diagram and figures to support your argument as well as their incorporation into your argument.) •Sources = 3 points (This is evaluating your choice of sources. The quality of the references chosen will also affect the quality of the evidence presented to support your argument in the body of your paper and will therefore can affect the marks for that section as well.) •Referencing = 3 points(this will evaluate the use of APA formatting for the in-text citations and the reference list. However, failure to correctly cite your sources constitutes plagiarism and could significantly affect your mark.) •Format and Grammar = 3 point

1. How does globalization affect producers and consumers? 2. How are producers of products like clothing or food affected differently by globalization than consumers? 3. In what ways is globalization experienced differently by people from wealthy countries compared to people in developing countries? 4. How does this connect to global health? 5. Does globalization affect the health, specifically, of producers of products like clothing or food differently than it does consumers? If so, how? If not, why not?

In this module, we have looked at rites of passages, important milestones that individuals and communities mark as the individual becomes a fully fledged member of society. You have all participated in a rite of passage of some sort, e.g., confirmation, hazing, induction into military service, graduation ceremony, etc. Reread the textbook section on initiation rites (Lesson 7 Religion and Wisdom of the World/Pedagogical Value of Religion. Take one of the rites of passage you have experienced. Remember, this is a ritual that involves both you (and possibly your peers) AND a community that recognizes you and your peers. Analyze this experience in terms of its component parts and also its effect on you. In a well-crafted, double-spaced, 1-2-page essay (font size 11), describe the rite of passage in terms of Von Gennep’s three phases: separation, liminality, and incorporation. Be sure to indicate who is present at each stage, where each stage occurs, and whether special clothing is worn or special tools are employed. Did you have a guide? Was there a special master of ceremonies? How did you feel when you were in each of these three different states?