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Internet Cafes in India: A Business Plan, 2008.
This paper assesses the potential launch of a series of Internet cafes throughout several cities in India.
3,549 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 9 sources, APA, AU$ 159.95
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The paper attempts to evaluate the creation of a series of Internet cafes throughout India, specifically concentrating on the cities of Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad. The paper assesses the economic, social, cultural and political factors and concludes with a recommendation for the market entry mode to be used. The paper explores the risks associated with the strategy of building cafes as well as the potential for this type of service business.
Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Main Discussion
Analysis of Key Factors
Analysis of Entry Mode to be Used
Other Factors Affecting Decision
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The typical Internet Cafe is configured with between seven to ten computers, with printers, scanners, video conferencing equipment, and website development expertise is available in larger metro locations. It is common to also find in the larger metro Internet cafes workspaces or what is called in these locations "work cabins" where Internet browsing privacy is assured. This is one of the biggest reasons why students are drawn to Internet cafes for their e-mail and Instant Messaging, and online gaming activities. Almost all of these facilities, especially in the larger metro areas are air conditioned and provide both social networking and gaming areas. The business model is that of charging a per hour rate for Internet access, with additional charges for value-added services including the development of websites, developing e-commerce sites for local small businesses, and connection in the metro area via wireless access in the most populated areas of India's major cities. It is common for the franchised Internet cafes to have alliances with national telephone and broadband providers."
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Legend and the Chinese PC Industry, 2008.
A brief look at the business strategy through which the Legend computer company came to dominate the Chinese PC industry.
827 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 47.95
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This paper discusses how the genius of the Legend computer company is that it recognizes the fact that China is actually made up of a variety of regional market segments, all of which have different technological needs. The paper looks at how greater knowledge of the needs of regional markets enables the company to segment its procurement and distribution of PCs, keep a low inventory of goods, and provide quality customized company service.
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"Since its launch in China, Legend has seen its shares in the world's fastest-growing PC market triple, from 12% to 30%. This is testimony to the power of the Chinese market and the benefits of this company's strategy (Hung, 2001). The market for PCs is young in China, in contrast to the greater maturity of the developed world, further adding to the potential of this market to be a source of profits, and making Legend's inroads the envy of its industry competitors. "Since it was established, the company has affected the lives of millions of Chinese: It first introduced PCs to households, and then promoted PC usage in China by establishing retail shops nationwide. It also developed the pioneering Legend Chinese Character Card that translated English operating software into Chinese characters, and achieved breakthroughs like PCs with one-button access to the Internet" ("About Legend," 2007, Lenovo Official Website). "
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US Trade Policy with China and Civil Liberties, 2008.
This paper is a detailed analysis of the literature relating to the United States trade policy with China and its affects on civil liberties within China.
3,270 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 9 sources, APA, AU$ 150.95
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This work makes a thorough review of the available literature relating to U.S. trade relations and policy with China, as well as the impact that free trade has had upon human civil rights and democracy in the country of China. The paper states that one of the important outcomes of free trade in the country of China has been the reduction of poverty. This in turn, according to the paper, has lead to growing power vested in citizens of the country and less power vested in the ruling party. Furthermore, it asserts that the rapid change in China has been termed to be a 'transformation' in many primary aspects of living demonstrated in the improved economic and financial aspects in China, as well as serving to impact political aspects in the country as well. The paper concludes that the government in China does not appear to be ready to shun the economic benefits of trade liberalization even if that means making room for the effects of democratization that goes along with economic benefits.
Outline:
Introduction
Idealism versus Realism
Free Trade: U.S.and China Trade Relations
Trade Liberalization and Democratization
Creeping Democratization (Minxin, 1995)
Summary and Conclusion
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"The work of Ying Ma relates that in spite of what the United States or even the citizens of China may desire, 'the Chinese Government has so far quashed and neutralized pressure for fundamental political change. Beijing controls and stunts precisely those instruments that contribute to the success of broad-cased domestic opposition: It cracks down on political opponents, co-opts potential ones, and indoctrinates the masses. It is eagerly attempting to maximize economic modernization while minimizing its liberalizing effects.' (Ma, 2007) Ying Ma states that there are several 'concrete steps' that might assist promotion of democracy in China. The first of these steps is that 'the United States should not wade into the quandary of slowing Chinese economic growth and cannot stop the Chinese government from institutionalization itself or co-opting its rival political groups,...' however it is possible that the U.S. can do more toward combating 'other sources of authoritarian resilience by strengthening China's political opposition and countering the regime's restriction of coordination goods that range from press freedom to the ability to organize.'"
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Emerging Standards Of Care, 2008.
A discussion on culture competent care of the Asian-American and Pacific islanders with post traumtic stress disorders.
2,148 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 108.95
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The paper states that the delivery of culturally competent services to Asian American and other ethnic minority groups is a major concern for mental health officials. The paper comments that as a result there are continual reports of ethnic disparities in the service use of mental health programs. The reports state that the causes are multifactorial, which include the patient, physician and system-level factors, such as trust, cultural competency and knowledge. This paper explores the state of affairs of nurses rendering competent cultural care and addresses post traumatic stress disorder and culturally competent care as related to Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the veteran administration clinical setting.
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Introduction
Scope of the Problem
Cultural Competence as related to Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the Veteran Administration clinical setting.
Definition of Cultural Competence
Issues and Statistic Regarding Culturally Competent Care between Asian and Pacific Islanders
Vulnerabilities, Strengths of Asian Americans, and Pacific Islander in PTSD program
Standards of Cultural Competence relating Asian American and Pacific Islanders
Standards That Are and Are not Met
Outcome and Impacts of Class Standards that have Been Met
Outcome and impacts of Class standards that have not Been Met
Solutions for Deficits
Conclusion
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"As a result of this belief when the children grow up they are expected to care for their parents. As a consequence the Chinese American avoids actions that can lead to shame, because individual actions have implications for and reflect on the whole family. Therefore the disclosure of personal issues outside of the family is a challenging issue for some Chinese Americans, as this could be seen as a betrayal of the family and could bring about family shame. As Akutsu states, Asian Americans as a whole will admit to psychological problems, but would delay all efforts to mental health until their clinical conditions become dire and critical".
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Taiwan: Successful Globalization, 2008.
A study of the emergence of Taiwan as an important player in the economy of East Asia and the world.
5,391 words (approx. 21.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 212.95
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This paper examines how Taiwan, an island confederation colonized at different times by various superpowers, Western as well as East Asian, has evolved into an economic power at the nexus of American research and development, Hong Kong commerce, and Chinese raw manufacturing. The writer explains the Asian development model responsible for the enormous economic growth and success of China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. The writer also discusses the relationship between the government and the private sector in these countries, and the role of education in their rapid progress. In addition, the writer analyzes Taiwan's part in global trade, its economic relationship to other East Asian countries and to the US, the factors contributing to its success, and the positive and negative consequences of that success on Taiwan. Moreover, the paper explores different facets of globalization and its effect on Taiwanese society and culture, and concludes with a discussion of the conflict between globalization and localization in Taiwan.
From the Paper
"The geographical location of Taiwan makes it perfectly situated as a "gateway of East Asia". It shares close proximity with China, Singapore, Thailand and a myriad of other East Asian countries. Not only does this benefit them as a port destination, but the influx of trade goes through Taiwan with the majority of manufactured goods of the Pacific region flowing through their ports. Since Taiwan has a favorable relationship with the Western states, it has been able to absorb the growth of the East Asian region and serve as an effective broker for traffic of goods. Thus it plays a central role within the region as a broker between lesser developed nations and the developed super powers."
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Kim Jong-II, 2008.
This paper provides a book review of 'Kim Jong-II: North Korea's Dear Leader' by Michael Breen.
1,621 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 84.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the purpose and thesis of Michael Breen's biography of North Korea's leader Kim Jong II is neatly encapsulated in its deliberately ironic title: 'Kim Jong-II, North Korea's Dear Leader'. The writer points out that North Korea is considered a rogue state by most of the world. It is a dictatorship with a nuclear program that seeks to threaten the West. President Bush has identified Jong's nation as one of the members of an "Axis of Evil" that threatens freedom and democracy all over the world. The writer notes that it is the only non-Islamic nation that is a part of this so-called Axis. The writer discusses that Breen attempts to strike a balance between the inflated rhetoric by the current U.S. administration and the truth of North Korea's brutality, without endorsing blind hatred of North Korea or defending the dictator Jong's actions towards the North Korean people.
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"The analogy with the way that the administration treated Saddam Hussein in its rhetoric and Kim Jong II seems inevitable, not in terms of the policy or culture of the two nations but in terms of the polarizing rhetoric that is used--like Saddam Hussein, Kim Jong II mistreats his citizens and uses his position for personal gain, rather than to benefit his state and he permits no dissent amongst his people. But simply calling a nation evil is not a portrait of the nation and does nothing, Breen argues, to facilitate understanding the nation or making the nation listen to the United States' demands or desires.
"But here, the value of this analogy with Korea and its fellow Axis of Evil nations ends, for unlike other nations, North Korea is unique in its insularity as a society, which makes some of Breen's research difficult and means that many of its citizens have never been exposed to the West."
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Thai and Philippine Literature, 2008.
A comparison of Thailand's and the Philippines' literature and history.
1,215 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 66.95
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The paper relates that Thailand willingly accepted different kinds of national and philosophical influences from other nations while the Philippines were subject to foreign control and colonial influence. The paper shows, therefore, how Philippine literature has emerged in a primarily popular and oppositional context unlike Thailand's literature that is from an academic and complementary historical context.
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"Thailand and the Philippines provide interesting contrasting studies of East Asian literature because of their unique geographic locations and histories. Thailand in its early incarnation was a kind of crossroads of South East Asian cultural life and it willingly accepted different kinds of national and philosophical influences from other nations. Its traditional literature up to the 19th century encompasses Buddhist, Chinese, and Indian traditions. The Philippines are islands that were subject to foreign control and colonial influence. They were exposed to the influence of other nations not through geographic proximity, but the imposition of foreign ideas and concepts that were supposed to override the voices of its national, indigenous literature."
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Corruption and Integrity, 2008.
This paper explores the varying corruption levels in four countries on the Asian continent.
1,915 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 98.95
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The paper discusses the yearly Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) of Transparency International that is a good benchmark of the corruption levels in countries around the world. The paper focuses on Asia's two least corrupt/high integrity countries, Singapore and Japan, and Asia's two most corrupt/low integrity countries, the Philippines and Myanmar. The paper explores the disparities in their CPI and explains that if there truly is political will, like in Japan and Singapore, corruption can be curbed. The paper then contrasts this to the Philippines and Myanmar where those in power aim just to propagate their power legacy and enrich their pockets at the expense of those they are supposed to govern.
From the Paper
"Globalization is not a truly new phenomenon in this day and age but rather has been with us since time immemorial. In fact, globalization is part and parcel of mankind's history since traders and merchants roam the land or sail the Seven Seas in search of unique goods or to trade/barter with others in far off lands. The difference with globalization then and now is the time and speed factors. Whereas before it could take months or years to travel and perform commercial activities with other nations; nowadays, it could be done in a matter of days, hours, minutes or even seconds. Thus, globalization changes the playing filed and the rules but throughout history, one constant has remained the same - corruption!"
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Culture in Brand Building in the Chinese Market, 2008.
A brief insight regarding the influence of culture on brand building in the Chinese market.
2,198 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 23 sources, APA, AU$ 110.95
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The paper discusses the Chinese market which is rapidly changing in light of the increasingly global market place. The paper states that the economic boom in China's urban areas is creating a new consumer culture where the consumer has more disposable income, which has affected consumer preferences within the Chinese marketplace. The paper states that the result is that a sophisticated Chinese consumer is emerging and foreign companies need to market to their sophisticated needs, while at the same time marketing to the general population's needs. The paper states that the most effective way for a company to build a strong brand name in the rapidly emerging Chinese market is to adapt itself to the rapidly changing Chinese culture. The paper concludes that despite the numerous challenges that the Chinese market presents, a company can be successful if it spends the time and resources necessary to gain an in-depth understanding of the local culture and the Chinese consumer's attitudes and thus becomes prepared to cope with the many unexpected intricacies of the Chinese marketplace.
Outline:
Introduction
Understanding Cultural Issues
Collective Society
Brand Perception
Language
Aesthetic Sense
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The Chinese people carry with them a strong aesthetic sense, based on their perceptions of nature. To the Chinese consumer, in general, images of the natural form are highly attractive. For example, mountains and animals are often used in association with brand names in order to create attractive brand imagery and visual displays. On the other hand, abstract symbols are not favored as they are inconsistent with the Chinese cultural preference for natural aesthetics. Further more, the marketer needs to understand that the Chinese people enjoy complicated forms and shapes and certain colors. For example, the color red is seen as being the most cheerful color and thus can be successfully used to attract people's attention. Another example is the Chinese preference for peaceful imagery, largely a result of the influence of such religions as Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. When a company is designing a strategy for marketing their brand in the Chinese marketplace, all of these aesthetic considerations must be made. Therefore, it is important to use specific colors and imagery in order to strengthen the brand's market presence and thus increase overall company profits."
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Madagascar, 2008.
Looks at development prospects for Madagascar
1,980 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 9 sources, APA, AU$ 100.95
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This paper compares the dependency and the modernization theories of development and applies them to Madagascar, an island nation in the Indian Ocean. The author explains that, despite its biological and cultural richness, Madagascar has remained among the world's poorest countries. The rule of Dictator Kidier Ratsiraka and his corrupt government has been costly to this country. The paper emphasizes that economic colonialism has impeded the development of Madagascar, despite its independence in 1960.
Table of Contents:
Dependency Theory versus Modernization Theory
Religions and Politics
Ethnic Cultural Conflicts
Agrarian Reform
Women and Their Status
Urbanization
Soldiers and Politics
Economic Growth and the Environment
From the Paper
"Women likewise suffer disadvantages in the realms of legislation and politics. Legislation discriminates against women in inheritance, land tenure, marriage and divorce. Women's disadvantages have been traditional. Colonial and post-colonial reforms were in the hands of men. Personal laws and customs restricted women's inheritance rights. Marriage and divorce laws and practices added to women's dependence on men. Even when separated or divorced, women find legal provisions for their provision as ex-wives and for their children limited and difficult to enforce."
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The Kitchen God's Wife, 2008.
A discussion and analysis of Amy Tan's book "The Kitchen God's Wife".
874 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 50.95
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The paper is an examination of Amy Tan's book "The Kitchen God's Wife." Some of the elements discussed by the paper include cultural lessons, relationship lessons and lessons about learning how to live between two cultural beliefs and be content.
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"The story is between Pearl and her mother, who is named Winnie. Winnie is from the old country in China and a lot of the book takes the reader back in time to Winnie's childhood and the culture that she lived in during that time. At the time the book opens Pearl is grown up and married with two children of her own and they have decided to visit Winnie for a family wedding."
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Ethnic Groups in World War II, 2008.
This paper discusses the books "Journey to Topaz" and "Desert Exile: The Uprooting of a Japanese American Family" by Yoshiko Uchida.
1,235 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 68.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the books "Journey to Topaz" and "Desert Exile: The Uprooting of a Japanese American Family" by Yoshiko Uchida. Specifically it describes and compares the experiences of several ethnic and racial groups during World War II, and explains any similarities or differences in the treatment they received, and their reactions to it.
From the Paper
""On February 19, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued an executive order which authorized the Secretary of War 'to prescribe areas from which any or all persons may be excluded'" ("Journey to Topaz" vii). This was the beginning of one of the darkest times in U.S. history - the internment of thousands of Japanese Americans, simply because of their ethnicity. In "Journey to Topaz," Japanese American Yoshiko Uchida chronicles her family's removal and relocation from Oakland California to the Topaz internment camp outside Delta, Utah in "Desert Exile," and writes of a fictional Japanese family in "Journey to Topaz." Both books indicate the struggles and inhumanities faced by the Japanese after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and show their strength of spirit in the face of adversity."
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Indian History, 2008.
A detailed account of the history of India, including a discussion on the influence of the various sectors of Indian society.
3,323 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 151.95
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This paper presents an overview of the history of India beginning with the creation of the Indian National Congress in 1884. More specifically, the paper discusses India's independence, the emergence of the various political groups in the country, and the influence of the "moderates", the "swarajists". The paper also discusses the influence on India of the strong leadership of Mahatma Gandhi.
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"Gandhi's action of suspending the non-cooperation movement was severely criticized by other movement advocates and other sectors (National Indian Congress 2004, Edidin 2006). But other critics recognized its most outstanding feature as the willingness and ability of people in general to endure hardships and punishment inflicted by the government. The movement may have collapsed but its great impact survives and is destined to inspire the nation to persist on a stronger campaign. It clearly served as a basis for new faith and new hope in the people. It roused in them a new confidence in their own power to fight for freedom. Because of the movement, the Congress, for the first time, turned into a truly mass movement."
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Treating Obesity, 2008.
Reviews an article by M.T Cabio lu and Neyhan Ergene, 'Changes in Level of Serum Insulin, C-Peptide and Glucose after Electro-Acupuncture (EA) and Diet Therapy in Obese Women' from the 2006 "The American Journal of Chinese Medicine".
2,610 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 126.95
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This paper explains that the problem, which the researcher M.T Cabio lu and Neyhan Ergene addressed in their article reported in "The American Journal of Chinese Medicine", was to determine whether electro-acupuncture (EA) had anything to do with weight loss as associated with C-peptide, glucose and serum insulin levels in women. The paper states that the researchers specifically did not address the theoretical framework for their study and indicates that, as the researchers believed would be the outcomes, there is a correlation between EA, diet restrictions, and weight loss as well as a correlation between EA and the blood markers for obesity.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Problem/Purpose
Literature Review
Study Framework or Theoretical Perspective
Research Objectives, Questions, and Hypotheses
List Attribute/Demographic Variables
Sample/Setting
Research Design
Measurement Methods and Tools
Procedures
Statistical Analysis
Researchers' Interpretation of the Findings
Generalization of the Findings
Implications of the Findings for Nursing
Suggestions for Further Study
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"For nursing, there are few implications for EA. Usually, this is performed by acupuncturists who are trained in this field. However, nurses could be trained to perform this and other weight loss treatments that are not as commonly seen in Western medicine, so that they could further benefit the people that they help on a daily basis.
"The researchers do indicate that further study should be undertaken, especially where diabetes is concerned."
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Acupuncture, 2008.
This paper looks at the rejection/acceptance of acupuncture in the Western world.
1,357 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 73.95
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The paper explains the practice of acupuncture and its methods. The paper then discusses how acupuncture comes from a very different medical and philosophical background than Western medicine. The paper reveals that while there is still a general resistance to the deeper implications and worldview that acupuncture represents, it is having an increasing impact on Western forms of medicine and healing praxis.
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"Acupuncture has become one of the most widely known alternative healing therapies practiced today. Briefly this technique works through regulating and balancing the life force of energy fields that flows through the body by the insertion of fine needles at selected points. The theory is that the insertion of these needles in specific points or areas of the body affects and influences the Chi or the "life-force" that flows through the body through energetic channels or meridians. These meridians link the various organs of the body. There are twelve major meridians. The needles stimulate the flow of chi, rebalancing the flow of energy in the body, relieving pain and restoring health. "
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Planned Parenting in the Philippines, 2008.
This study provides an applied anthropological analysis of family planning in the Philippines while assessing the role gender inequities play in family planning preferences.
3,712 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 16 sources, APA, AU$ 164.95
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In this article, the writer of the paper explores planned parenting in the Philippines as it relates to gender equality rights and cultural preferences, using an anthropological perspective and analysis. The paper begins by outlining the evolution of family planning perceptions in the Philippines through recent history and defines how previous perceptions have influenced male and female responsibilities regarding planned parenting. The paper explores this subject using an applied anthropology approach, investigating human behavior and the applications it has to contemporary issues, in this case planned parenting. This approach offers a view of human behavior in the Philippines grounded in cultural exploration and actions resulting from such cultural investigation.
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Abstract
Introduction
Background to Study
Evolution of Family Planning Perceptions in the Philippines
Overview 1990s and Beyond
Perceptions of Male-Female Responsibilities
Analysis and Conclusions
From the Paper
"The results of the study suggest that historically family planning in the Philippines has been widely ignored despite increasing interest among women to limit the number of children they have.
"While recent initiatives have encouraged more emphasis on modern contraceptive use and methods of pregnancy prevention, recent decentralization of political policy has lead to little motivation for women to seek family planning alternatives and often resorting to abortion as a method of pregnancy prevention. Women seem to be the primary decision-makers when it comes to family planning, although in many cases husbands seem to object based on prenatal beliefs or concerns about the costs associated with family planning. This study also shows that healthcare providers consist largely of women in the Philippines with the exception of doctors, and most of these women often encourage women to engage in safe family planning practice. "
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