Illusion v. Reality
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A 5 page essay that examines three books: Wait Till Next Year by D.K. Goodwin; M. Butterfly by D.H. Hwang and The Emperor's Giraffe by S.M. Wilson. The writer looks at each book and how it expresses the dichotomies between illusion and reality and how these two elements are frequently socially intertwined. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khilreal.rtf

IMMIGRATION IN AUSTRALIA (1980-1990).
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This 15 page paper contrasts and compares the 1980's to the 1990's immigration patterns, motives and consequences in Australia. Issues related to immigration are discussed and the impact of increase immigration to Australia. Australia's immigration policies are discussed as well as the reaction by the world to those policies. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MBausim.rtf

Indigenous Cultures of Venezuela
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5 pages in length. Discussion of the Yamamao and Pemon tribes inhabiting the rain forests. Their culture, marriage patterns and the problems they are facing with the destruction of the rain forests are all covered in this interesting paper concerning these ancient and primitive peoples. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JGAyanom.wps

Indigenous Cultures of Venezuela
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7 pages in length. Discussion of the Yamamao and Pemon tribes inhabiting the rain forests. Their culture, marriage patterns and the problems they are facing with the destruction of the rain forests are all covered in this interesting paper concerning these ancient and primitive peoples. Also includes discussion on recent attempts to civilize these people. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JGAyacul.wps

Indigenous Peoples of the Arctic, Subarctic, and Great Basin
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This 4 page paper examines key issues in assimilation and adaptation for groups in these regions. Language is discussed as a problem. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA411ind.rtf

Indo-Americans Propose Melting Pot Resolution
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A 7 page piece that discusses two issues confronting Indo-Americans (Americans from India) today--discrimination and cultural identity. The paper provides an historical perspective on how diversity within the Indian community was created and what that means to the Indo-American community. In response to the identity crisis, the paper posits the call of some Indo-American leaders for the true formation of an American melting pot rather than strict ethnocism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Indoamer.wps

Influence of Gender/Ethnography
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A 6 page essay that contrasts and compares Nisa (1981) by Marjorie Shostak and In an Antique Land (1992) by Amitav Ghosh. Ethnography constitutes an area of research that reaches into the most intimate details of personal life, as researchers seek to understand a particular culture, from the inside out. Due to the gendered nature of culture in most societies, this necessarily means that the male ethnographers have an easier time establishing rapport with men and, likewise, the female researcher finds it easier to learn about a culture from talking with women. The gender of the ethnographer has a direct influence on the manner in which research is conducted. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khinfeth.rtf

Institutionalised Social Inequality
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This 4 page paper looks at the shift to institutionalised social inequality in prehistory and the way this occurred along with the changes that were associated with it; including increasingly complex social systems, population density and access to resources and the different styles of leadership. The bibliography cites 19 sources.
Filename: TEinehistr.rtf

INTERCONECTEDNESS OF THE WORLD’S CULTURES
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This 5 page semiotics paper discusses early Europe and the interconnectedness of cultures despite the lack of communication and access to one another. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MBsemconet.rtf

Interpretive Anthropology: A Non-Scientific Mode of Inquiry
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A 4 page overview of interpretive anthropology. Using the work of Clifford Geertz as an example, the author emphasizes the importance of interpretive anthropology while contrasting it with more quantitative approaches. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPanthGz.rtf