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!Kung San Trial Marriages and U.S Divorce Rates, 2004.
A look at the marriage practices of the !Kung San tribe and a comparison of these to American modern-day relationship practices.
1,234 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper looks at the practice of 'trial marriages' in the !Kung San tribe and examines how this is similar to the concept of living together before marriage in modern-day America. This practice and other relationship, marriage, and divorce issues are compared and discussed.
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"Nevertheless there are many similarities shared between Americans and the !Kung San, some of which are as simple as equal love for their children, to the interesting arrangements of a ?trial marriage?. A !Kung trial marriage could be acquainted with people living together before getting married, or cohabiting as part of a condition before marriage, depending on religious or multi-cultural backgrounds."
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Kung San Food Gathering, 2002.
Food and hunting habits of the Kung San tribe.
775 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 3 sources, £ 21.95
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This paper discusses in a brief introductory passage the culture of the Kung San tribe in Africa, then focuses on the types of plant and animal food the Kung San gather and hunt, and closes with a discussion of their hunting and gathering techniques.
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Kung San Ethnography, 2002.
This paper discusses the ethnography of the African Kung San tribe
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 7 sources, £ 61.95
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The focus is primarily upon such elements of tribal culture as food gathering techniques, the economic system, social stratification, marriage and the family, political life, social order, myth and folklore, and religion.
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Progress: What it means for the !Kung San, 2002.
This paper is an overview of the history of the !Kung Santribe of Namibia and Botswana, and the ways in which they have been exploited.
5,535 words (approx. 22.1 pages), 29 sources, £ 93.95
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This paper approaches the San situation from an anthropological perspective, and addresses development as well. The author looks at how the San culture has undergone major changes.
The paper gives a brief history and ethnography of the !Kung San. It discusses San settlement, gives a detailed history of the conflict, as well as outlining the current San situation.
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"With the help of the World Wildlife Fund, The Nature Conservancy and Integrated Rural Development, the Nyae Nyae have also managed to establish an area of land where communities have control over natural resource management (Hitchcock & Beisele, 2002). Community based natural resource management is one of the most important aspects of development for the San. By controlling access to natural resources, the San can ensure their survival. Accomplishments such as those of the Nyae Nyae are to be applauded, and looked to for models of how to achieve autonomy. To make this kind of development possible however, communities need skills in management, administration, and finance. Fortunately several NGOs have been able to provide this for some of the San (Hitchcock, 2002)."
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Marriage among San, Yanomamo, Sherpa and N.Y.C. People, 2002.
A comparative analysis of the marriage patterns among the Yanomamo of South America, the San people of the Kalahari, the Sherpas of Nepal and the residents of the sidewalks of New York City.
915 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 22.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the marriage patterns and ceremonies among four very different societies ? the Yanomamo of South America, the San people of the Kalahari, the Sherpas of Nepal and the residents of the sidewalks of New York City. It examines the traditions of each society in turn from how the strictures prohibit marriage among parallel cousins because Yanomami descent is traced patrilineally to polygamy amongst the Sherpas. It show how in an age where globalization is suspect, the similarity in rules governing who to marry, the role of women in the rituals of dating and marriage and the ?ownership? of women by their husband?s family all show how few concepts in the world remain as truly global as patriarchy.
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"Like the Yanomamos, the Sherpas of Nepal have exogamic restrictions governing marriage. Ethnographer Sherry Ortner identifies 18 distinct clans among the Sherpas. Clan identity is inherited from the father and there are strict rules against marrying within the same clan. Unlike the small communal society of the Yanomamo, the Sherpas are divided into different castes. Traditional marriages arranged by parents are still the norm. However, Sherpa life moved away from agriculture as ?most Himalayan expeditions throughout the twentieth century have relied on people called Sherpas for general portering, skilled high-altitude portering, and all-around expedition support? (Ortner). The consent of marriage partners became more important and there are also increasing instances of Sherpas marrying Nepalis from outside the Sherpa community."
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Maureen Montgomery's "Gilded Prostitution': Status, Money, and Transatlantic Marriages, 1870-1914"., 1994.
This paper discusses Maureen Montgomery's book "Gilded Prostitution': Status, Money, and Transatlantic Marriages, 1870-1914": Reasons for marriages, socioeconomics, stereotypes, what marriages say about American and British cultures.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 1 source, £ 43.95
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This study will provide a summary and critique of Maureen Montgomery's "Gilded Prostitution': Status, Money, and Transatlantic Marriages, 1870-1914". The study will focus on the marriage aspect of Montgomery's book, emphasizing the effect of the marriages on the individuals involved, and what these marriages said about the American and British cultures.
As Montgomery declares, "The focus of this study is on American women who married British peers or the younger sons of peers" (1). While this phenomenon was occurring in other European nations, "concentration upon the British peerage . . . allows an exploration of these marriages in terms of the cultural relations between Britain and the United States" (1). Montgomery suggests that these transatlantic marriages played an important role in bringing the two countries closer together after a long period of ... "
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Arranged Marriages, 2002.
An overview of the tradition and success of arranged marriages in India.
1,848 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 13 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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This paper examines how arranged marriages have been greatly successful and continue to be the gateway to wedlock for almost all the communities in India. It attempts to understand why arranged marriages have been more stable in India and other Asian countries than love marriages in the Western world, together with the advantages and disadvantages of this approach to marriage. It shows how there is a cultural influence that is closely linked with the practice of arranged marriages and discusses this traditional approach.
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Introduction
Arranged Marriage (What It Is)
Indian Marriage
The Engagement
The Bridal Makeup
Henna the Traditional Decoration
Arranged Marriages in Japan
Marriages Statistics and Misconceptions
Conclusion
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"Indian tradition is amongst the oldest and still vibrant systems in the world. In spite of the impact of foreign rule and the consequent culture influx it still stands out as a strong nation resonating with a unique cultural heritage. Arranged marriages have been a part of Indian system for a very long time and it is dated to be there since the very birth of the institute of marriage. The first step in the marriage process is the Horoscope. Indians pay much attention to horoscopes. After preparing a detailed horoscope the parents exchange it with prospective boys and girls. The services of the horoscope matching centers are also utilized. Once the horoscopes are compared for their compatibility the parents initiate the next step, that is they arrange a meeting to see the girl."
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The History and Legalization of Same-sex Marriages, 2000.
The paper is written from the stand point that gay marriages should be legalized because marriage is a basic human right. It also examines the work of those who claim that it is actually a very old institution.
3,030 words (approx. 12.1 pages), 12 sources, £ 61.95
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"The paper fuses research done by two brilliant writers, John Boswell and W. Eskridge to prove that same-sex marriages have actually been in existence since the Dark Ages. It includes legal citations, the Catholic view on gay marriages, different types of marriages..."
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Interracial Marriages, 2002.
A study into the history and reasons of inter-racial marriages between African-Americans and white Americans and the influences these unions have on children born into these marriages.
4,500 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 26 sources, MLA, £ 81.95
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An examination of the issue of marriage between blacks and whites since the days of slavery. In the past, these unions were usually master over slave or illicit affairs. With these relationships etched into the psyche of inter-racial marriages today, there are obvious barriers to overcome with regards to children born into these marriages and society's acceptance. This paper studies the reasons why these relationships occur despite the barriers and their results.
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"For a variety of reasons having to do with lack of self esteem blacks may seek marriage with whites. From the white perspective, stereotyping pervades the search of some for black partners. A white woman might seek an African American man for his fabled libido and larger sized penis and white men may reach out to stereotyped black mammies with ample bosoms, buttocks and lips which signify the warm embracing passion they seek. This sort of stereotyping may appeal to the needy egos of African Americans with little self respect. Being with a white to whom they represent something that can't be found among their own race may offer a boost to low self esteem. Also, pervasive negative connotations of the word "black" conveying meanings of evil, shadiness, mistrust, and badness may lead African Americans who identify themselves with these dark concepts, to attempt to move toward the light by marrying whites."
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Same-Sex Marriages, 2007.
This paper argues that, after examining both sides of the issue, same-sex marriages should not be allowed because they do not fit the criteria for a legal partnership according to the U.S. Constitution.
2,980 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 60.95
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This paper explains that, despite the various re-definitions of the term "marriage", from a legal standpoint, only "civil unions" or legal marriages offer the full package of federal benefits and protections. The author points out that case law concerning same-sex marriage is contradictory and contains inconsistent rulings from state to state and that the court cannot decide how to apply the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) or even if DOMA is constitutional. The paper concludes that, although progress in certain states had been made to allow for same-sex marriages, a majority of the country still agrees that same-sex marriages go against established moral codes and ethics.
Table of Contents:
Weighing the Facts on Same-Sex Marriage
What's the Big Deal about Federal Recognition?
A Question of Culture
DOMA and Case Law
Rethinking Marriage: An Argument for Same-Sex Marriages
Arguments against Same-Sex Marriage
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"Regardless of the logical arguments proposed by those in favor of same sex marriage, homosexuality is considered a sin by many religions. There are many that feel it would weaken family ties and values. They also feel that we would have to take a step backward in society and reexamine issues such as polygamy and other types of marriage, in all fairness. Legal actions of the past several years reflect the sentiment of a majority of the American people. The American people stand clear, same-sex marriage violates the very moral ethics upon which this country was founded."
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Gay Marriages, 2005.
This paper discusses the constitutionality of gay marriages.
1,155 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper explains that most religious and conservative people believe that marriage was created for the purpose of procreation; whereas, proponents of gay marriages believe that the U.S. Constitution provides for a strict separation of the church and the state and as such religious arguments do not have a legitimate place in the debate and that the Fourteenth Amendment protects the right of private consensual sex and as such the prohibition of gay marriages is a violation of such rights. The author points out that the gay marriage issue came to the forefront of national debate in 1996 when several Hawaiian gay couples sued for the right to marry legally, which resulted in the passage of "The Federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)" in 1996. The paper relates that, in May 2005, a U.S. Federal District Judge struck down sweeping provisions of the Nebraska constitution that defined marriage as only between a man and a woman and banned same-sex civil unions, domestic partnerships and other similar relationships as a violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
Table of Contents
Marriage, Gay Marriage and Same Sex Unions
The Controversy
The Constitutional Debate
The Federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)
State Laws Recognizing Same Sex Unions
Conservatives Propose Constitutional Amendment
Federal Judge strikes down Nebraska Gay Marriage Ban
Conclusion
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"The passage of DOMA did not deter gay-right activists in their campaign for the legal recognition of gay marriages and in 2000, Vermont became the first state to allow gay partners to join in a civil union with the same rights enjoyed by married heterosexual couples under state law. Maine, Hawaii, California, New Jersey, and Connecticut have also enacted laws that give some degree of rights to gay civil unions and partnerships since then. On November 18, 2003, in Goodridge v.Department of Public Health, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial ruled that: "barring an individual from the protections, benefits, and obligations of civil marriage solely because that person would marry a person of the same sex violates the Massachusetts Constitution." Implementing the Court's decision, Massachusetts made same sex marriage legal in the state on May 17, 2004; it is thus far the only state to do so. Most other states have enacted constitutional provisions that define marriage as a union of one man and one woman."
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Intra-Status Marriages, 2006.
An analysis of intra-status marriages from sociological, economic and religious perspectives.
3,000 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 16 sources, MLA, £ 61.95
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This paper examines the unusual form of the intra-status marriage, also known as status-level endogamy. According to the paper, these are marriages between brothers and sisters or fathers and daughters, which have been described by the aboriginal Hawaiians, the Incas and the ancient Egyptians. In an attempt to evaluate the normative value of these marriages, this paper examines the definition and scope of marriage throughout history and across cultures; discusses marriages of socially approved sexual unions; and investigates marriages of economic unions. The paper concludes that, issues of incest aside, intra-status marriages fulfill all of the requirements for marriage as defined in a general cultural anthropology text. They are, the paper asserts, socially approved sexual unions, which have important economic purposes.
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What is Marriage?
Socially Approved Sexual Unions
Economic Union
Conclusion
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"In all three instances, there is an aura of divinity or great power surrounding the ruling family. For the early Hawaiians, an explanation may be couched in terms of the preservation of the intangible power of mana. For the ancient Egyptians and the Inca, on the other hand, there is a more concrete connection to the divine, and to the notion of divine right.Among the early Hawaiians, the small but powerful ruling class of chiefs was called ali'i. According to Hazama, the ali'i had sacred power because of the mana or divine power they possessed (9). There is no direct translation into English of the term mana. Linton characterizes it as the "power for accomplishment" (54). Thus, any object or person that performed beyond the ordinary, such as a fishhook that caught more than the usual number of fish or the chief who was more than usually good at diplomatic maneuvering, showed that it had good mana."
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Homosexual Marriages, 2006.
A one-sided look at the 'negative' effects of homosexual marriages.
2,498 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 52.95
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In this paper the author looks at the negatives aspects as he sees it, of same-sex couples getting together in marriage. He examines the implications of same-sex marriages on society and what it will mean, such as, legitimizing same sexual activity, joint tax benefits and many other day to day issues that will help them. The author looks at all of the negative sides of allowing homosexual marriages and urges the reader to help stop them by taking firm legislative action. He mentions many of the laws that have been passed and, are in the pipeline to prevent homosexual marriages. The paper then goes on to discuss what legalized homosexual marriages would do to the public school system and the societal effects that could result from it in public health education within the school system. In conclusion the author again points out that it is not fair for same sex marriages to reap all of the benefits of regular marriages.
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"Legalizing same-sex "marriage" and/or domestic partnerships would in essence normalize homosexuality in the public school system. Why? Compulsory education forces all children to attend school. Public schools require children to take health education courses. If same-sex "marriages" or domestic partnerships were to become a reality; children would be taught in these health classes, as well as in marriage/family elective courses, that homosexual relationships are the equivalent of heterosexual relationships. Because teachers are authority figures, children would be more likely to accept homosexual relationships as normal. Of course, once junior and high schools teach that homosexuality is normal and natural, it's only logical that younger students would be subjected to the same propaganda."
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Same-Sex Marriages, 2005.
Argues that gay marriages diminish the sanctity of the marriage institution.
1,939 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 42.95
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This paper argues that homosexual marriage diminishes the family. It shows that as long as the majority of people are against homosexual marriages, we should not allow gay marriages in our society on legal, moral and ethical grounds, in order to protect the family as the backbone and most important institution of our society.
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"The church should also avoid using the word "holy" union. There is nothing "holy" about gay lifestyle. The bible strictly forbids homosexuality, and the church should draw the line in the debate with the words of the Holy Scriptures. Church policy should not be law, but neither should the church lower its moral values to allow for alternative lifestyles. The church is not government. It does not have to make laws protecting the rights of the minority. Those who disagree with a church's moral codes can form their own religion. Freedom of religion is still a right in this country."
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