HisChildForever Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 (edited) For my Anthro course this semester, I have to write two term papers (ten pages each, both due the day of the final exam). I have decided to start my first one this weekend, finish by spring break, and then begin the second during break. Anyway, here is what it is on: [b]First, you will examine a social/cultural institution with which you are familiar. You will discuss its social, economic, political and religious dimensions. You will make at least one class presentation about this institution as well as a written paper. Your ability to use anthropological terminology in the analysis of that institution will serve you well.[/b] I overheard the professor telling a classmate that an example of a social institution is a fraternity. I would rather do my paper on something more...intellectual/business-like. Anyway, I am stumped and basically asking for examples of social institutions. Could I use my place of employment as a social institution? Edited February 6, 2009 by HisChildForever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinkerlina Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 [quote name='HisChildForever' post='1773427' date='Feb 5 2009, 10:52 PM']For my Anthro course this semester, I have to write two term papers (ten pages each, both due the day of the final exam). I have decided to start my first one this weekend, finish by spring break, and then begin the second during break. Anyway, here is what it is on: [b]First, you will examine a social/cultural institution with which you are familiar. You will discuss its social, economic, political and religious dimensions. You will make at least one class presentation about this institution as well as a written paper. Your ability to use anthropological terminology in the analysis of that institution will serve you well.[/b] I overheard the professor telling a classmate that an example of a social institution is a fraternity. I would rather do my paper on something more...intellectual/business-like. Anyway, I am stumped and basically asking for examples of social institutions. Could I use my place of employment as a social institution?[/quote] Haha I have to do an anthro paper on the Folklore of a group of people. Let me think. Place of employment, I would think it counts as a social institution, but I'd talk to my professor for sure. I googled social institutions and I think this website looks pretty good and to the point: [url="http://orvillejenkins.com/whatisculture/socinstitutcul.html"]http://orvillejenkins.com/whatisculture/socinstitutcul.html[/url] You should totally do something about women in society, though! -Katie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 How about a woman's prison. There's always lots of printed statistics on it, demographics and such, and a call to the chaplain can get you any anecdotal info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinkerlina Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 [quote name='CatherineM' post='1773467' date='Feb 5 2009, 11:33 PM']How about a woman's prison. There's always lots of printed statistics on it, demographics and such, and a call to the chaplain can get you any anecdotal info.[/quote] That is such a cool idea, CatherineM- HCF I can totally see you doing that because I think it's something you'd have a good background for! -Katie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisChildForever Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 [quote name='Tinkerlina' post='1773458' date='Feb 5 2009, 10:25 PM']You should totally do something about women in society, though! -Katie[/quote] [quote name='CatherineM' post='1773467' date='Feb 5 2009, 10:33 PM']How about a woman's prison. There's always lots of printed statistics on it, demographics and such, and a call to the chaplain can get you any anecdotal info.[/quote] Hm, very good ideas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisChildForever Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 [quote name='Tinkerlina' post='1773468' date='Feb 5 2009, 10:34 PM']That is such a cool idea, CatherineM- HCF I can totally see you doing that because I think it's something you'd have a good background for! -Katie[/quote] The first thing that comes to mind is "prisonization." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I have much more experience with men's prisons, but there was a halfway house run by the Archdiocese in OKC that was designed to help women who have been separated from their kids do what they need to in order to get visitation and/or custody again. What I found most interesting that was totally different than the guys, is that most of the women in jail were there because of a man. Most who were in because of drugs got started on them by a boyfriend. I had so many tell me that they stayed with them because they had never injected themselves, their boyfriends always did it for them. If they broke up, they'd have to go through withdrawal at the same time, so that power was often used to coerce them into doing something they normally wouldn't have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinkerlina Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 [quote name='HisChildForever' post='1773472' date='Feb 5 2009, 11:35 PM']The first thing that comes to mind is "prisonization."[/quote] Yes, I remember reading an article years back-I wish I could remember where, maybe Marie Claire? About Womens' Prisons and their unwritten codes and such-they were even sharing improvised makeup tips that they used, like food and such. Off topic but my uncle is a retired prison guard and he had an inmate (multiple times....) who saved M&Ms and somehow extracted colors from the shells and painted murals-he said they were totally amazing. -Katie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinkerlina Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 [quote name='CatherineM' post='1773481' date='Feb 5 2009, 11:44 PM']I have much more experience with men's prisons, but there was a halfway house run by the Archdiocese in OKC that was designed to help women who have been separated from their kids do what they need to in order to get visitation and/or custody again. What I found most interesting that was totally different than the guys, is that most of the women in jail were there because of a man. Most who were in because of drugs got started on them by a boyfriend. I had so many tell me that they stayed with them because they had never injected themselves, their boyfriends always did it for them. If they broke up, they'd have to go through withdrawal at the same time, so that power was often used to coerce them into doing something they normally wouldn't have.[/quote] Wow, that's awful. Unfortunately all too easy to believe. -Katie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Our Catholic Women's League (like ACCW) supports the local women's prison, and we used to collect little toiletries for them, but this year we were told we couldn't anymore. We have to collect money so that they can buy only approved things from the canteen. They have gone fragrance free, I guess partially because of allergies of inmates or guards, but also because some were drinking some of it, and some because they were using them to make Molotov cocktail kind of weapons to throw at each other. The inventiveness impressed me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinkerlina Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 [quote name='CatherineM' post='1773490' date='Feb 5 2009, 11:50 PM']The inventiveness impressed me.[/quote] Yeah, really. I guess necessity is the mother of invention! Unfortunately, not used to a good end in that case... -Katie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisChildForever Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 You guys rock, seriously. This is what I have so far, I can def run with this [b]Correctional institutions[/b] Social: Different “types” of inmates; prison gangs; “Prisonization”; female inmates Economic: Jobs, pay, community service Political: How to properly deal with white-collar criminals/politicians; correctional staff; criminal justice system and political positions Religious: Meetings (privileges sometimes abused) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloysius Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 The Church is a social institution, tho ugh with some anthropology/sociology professors you couldn't get a far shake analysing the Church unless you criticized it alot. I'm lucky as my Anthropology professor happens to have a Fr. before his name (though he could have a Dr.) and an O.S.B. after his name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinkerlina Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 [quote name='HisChildForever' post='1773504' date='Feb 5 2009, 11:57 PM']You guys rock, seriously. This is what I have so far, I can def run with this [b]Correctional institutions[/b] Social: Different “types” of inmates; prison gangs; “Prisonization”; female inmates Economic: Jobs, pay, community service Political: How to properly deal with white-collar criminals/politicians; correctional staff; criminal justice system and political positions Religious: Meetings (privileges sometimes abused)[/quote] I think that's a great start. Once you write it, post so we can see! I think this topic is fascinating and I'd like to learn more about it. -Katie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisChildForever Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 [quote name='Aloysius' post='1773507' date='Feb 5 2009, 10:59 PM']The Church is a social institution,[/quote] I [b]was[/b] thinking this. But the history of the Church is...endless. And this is just ten pages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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