Title: Sample: Summary/Integrative Paper for Cultural Anthropology
Headings: Assignment Sample: Summary / Integrative Paper in Cultural Anthropology
Assignment Sample: Summary / Integrative Paper in Cultural Anthropology
Actual student paper submitted by a student in the Bridge Adult Studies program
Introduction
Why Study Anthropology
Concepts and Topics
Worldviews
Religious Beliefs and Practices
Political Organization
Expressive Culture
How Has Culture Influenced My Personal Development
Conclusion
References
World missions course materials and syllabi

Content: Through the years, anthropology has allowed us to document our human diversity and helps us to comparatively examine the trials and errors of different societies, thereby providing data on "best practices. This data is then available for analysis and strategic implementation, which will increase chances that the human race will survive for many generations to come. Social problems can be comparatively assessed and "tried-and-true" policies can be implemented. This process can serve to increase longevity and overall quality of life for many people. By documenting societal nuances in communities throughout the world, anthropological records can provide assurance that the rich and diverse cultures of our world will never be lost to time or to the constant change inherent in our world. It provides cross-cultural perspectives upon which future and highly successful societies can be built. And as stated in Mirror for Humanity, anthropology can identify needs for change that local people perceive, work with those people to design culturally appropriate and socially sensitive change, and protect local people from harmful policies and projects that threaten them (Kotak, 2005). Anthropology also allows us to study and understand what other cultures and societies do, and more importantly, why they do it. This knowledge can lead to understanding. Understanding then leads to trust and highly functional relationships.