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What were the differences and/or similarities between the religious practice of Maya nobility and Maya commoners?
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Reflect on the various ways you have “learned” about gender and sexuality throughout your life. Which influences do you think had the biggest impact?
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Analyze the “violence continuum” as presented by Seth Holmes and clearly define the different forms of violence in each section/sub-heading of your paper and give two appropriate examples of each type of violence.
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Find a real-life example of an anthropological perspective or concept and write a brief summary or description of the media piece you selected.
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How do you think structural violence might effect the prevalence of COVID-19 in the U.S. from a demographic and experiential perspective?
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Write an essay on anthropology explaining about kinship and healthcare in the middle east.
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In a 1-to-3-page reflective essay, consider how anthropologists study modern media, and consider how you, in your nursing career.
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Discuss the top two “facts” on this web page that you think are most commonly misunderstood by people in the USA based on your personal experiences.
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Write a research paper on the Mayan Urbanism and Economics at least ten pages in length using at least ten scholarly sources.
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