Academic papers on Africa

Dogon Religion
A 10 page paper discussing how the Dogon of Mali, Africa, view the origin of the world and how it is connected with astronomy. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Birth Twins & Symbolism In African Religion / The Dogon
A 6 page paper that provides an overview of twins in African religion and ritual, with a focus on both symbolic and birth twins in Dogon tribes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Dogon Religion & Animals
A 10 page research paper which explores the animistic aspect of religious belief in this primitive African culture. The writer discusses the role that animals play in Dogon rituals which predict the future, and also gives a possible explanation for...
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The Cattle-Complex Society Of The Barabaig
A 5 page essay on the part that cattle play in the society and culture of the Barabaig tribe of Tanzania. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Cultural Comparison of Non-Verbal Communications / Ghana vs. U.S.A.
A 5 page paper on non-verbal communications in Ghana (Africa) as compared with those in the United States. Ways to convey interest, arouse attention with facial expressions, make motions & gestures, communicate mood or attitude with clothing, etc;...
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Non-Verbal Communication: Oculescics and Situational Determinants
This 9 page paper considers the use of eye contact in a variety of populations through the use of observation, and brings together the current literature with the results of an observational study to reflect variations in the use of eye contract...
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The Importance of Clothing in Non-Verbal Communication
An 8 page discussion of the importance of clothing in non-verbal communication. Emphasizes the importance of clothing in creating first impressions and identifying the wearer with a particular group or lifestyle. Stresses that clothing is a...
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Clothing and its Importance to Intergroup/Intragroup Interaction
A 6 page discussion of the importance of clothing in an organizational sense. Provides a review of the literature and presents the findings in the formation of a hypothesis to be explored regarding the effects of a school uniform policy on a...
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Culture & Religion in Three African Countries
7 pages in length. Discusses cultures, religions, and histories of three African countries : Zimbabwe, Egypt, and South Africa. Concludes with a brief comparison of these three. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Ethnic Slave Rebellions In The Caribbean & Bahia
A 7 page comparative review of two journal articles on Colonial slavery in the Caribbean & Bahia, treatment of the enslaved, measures to combat slave resistance, ethic slave revolts, etc.; The writer is extremely informative, analytical, and pays...
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French Colonial Policy / The Berbers vs. The Arabs
This 15 page paper discusses French colonial policy as applied toward the Berbers of Morocco and compared to the policy France adopted relating to the Arabs. The report includes a brief history of the Berbers, examples of the French attitude...
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Film Review
A 2 page reaction essay to the movie "This Magnificent African Cake." Film depicted the hypocrisy of imperialistic conquest of Africa by European countries during the early 20th century. No bibliography.
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Egypt / Her History and Future
An 8 page history of Egypt. The writer discusses land holdings, industries, tourism, people, crops, and water crisis. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Egypt & India / A Comparison Of Cultures
A 6 page outline of the cultural similarities between Egypt and India. Emphasis is placed on familial structure. Bibliography lists four references.
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Somalia / An Essay On The Economics Of Famine
A 1 page essay on hunger in Somalia in which the writer presents a brief overview of agricultural & economic problems as well as their implications for the region and the world. No bibliography.
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