- What is the source’s stated purpose (the argument or thesis)?
- What evidence does the author provide to support his or her main argument? How is the author attempting to logically prove his or her thesis and how does this affect the organization of the document?
- Who is the audience? What does the author assume the audience already knows about the topic?
- Describe the author’s methods (i.e. how does the author know what he or she knows)? In your opinion were they appropriate why or why not?
- To what other sources (theorist, researchers, artists) does the author refer? Explain the specific ideas the author draws upon from these other sources to support his or her own argument (the theoretical framework).
- What are the connections between this source and your project? How useful or applicable is this source’s approach to your own project? How is yours new and different?
Feel free to browse these sources or leave a suggestion for others.
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Al-Thakeb, Fahed T. 1985. The arab family and modernity: Evidence from kuwait. Current Anthropology 26, no. 5: pp. 575-580.
This article examines the impact of modernity on Islamic families in the Middle East (Kuwait in particular). The questions he examines are, What type of families are prevalent, are kinship ties as wide and as strong as assumed to be, how has change affected these relationships, what changes have happened in regard to attitudes, role perceptions, and behavioral patterns, attitudes towards love free choice marriage, polygamy, and equality among the sexes.
The author utilized a number of qualitative and quantificational studies to support findings. He also used a plethora of empirical data. The findings appeared to be very unbiased, reliable, and particular. The author appears to be writing to experts of the region as well as those in family science. The author uses many sources; whom likewise appear to be reliable. I will mine these resources for more resources on my project.
Specifically he bases his arguments through the viewpoint of 5 family theorists. This article is particularly useful because it examines aspects I will be looking at (for example love marriage) and also has introduced several new theories from which I might view my project.
Givens, Benjamin P. and Charles Hirschman. 1994. Modernization and consanguineous marriage in iran. Journal of Marriage and Family 56, no. 4: pp. 820-834.
The author argues that Iran has experienced an increase of consanguineous relationships (romantic relationships deriving from a relative). His larger purpose was to conclude that modernization decreases such trends, however, this theory had to be modified, as his findings did not support the hypothesis. This further proves the unbias nature of the report. Analyzing data from 4,667 women and comparing that data to earlier years conducted the experiment. It appeared to be an accurate measure for such a test. Although the article is well sourced, he uses Goodes theory as the cornerstone of his argument. This paper is useful, because it illustrates many of the distinctions between the effects of modernity and culture. Also, it helps give an introspective view on the subject which will aid on not analyzing my subject “through western eyes”.
Kaya, Laura Pearl. 2009. Dating in a sexually segregated society: Embodied practices of online romance in irbid, jordan. Anthropological Quarterly 82, no. 1: pp. 251-278.
This article examines how the internet has influenced dating in Irbid, Jordan. It is a very descriptive qualificational study; thus privy to more bias. Many of the Authors findings are described than supported using cited sources. The sources cited appear to be relevant. Despite the limitations this article presents by the methods and presentation, I will be using it, quite a lot (at least for myself) because it mirrors so closely my research project, and is unique in it’s portrayal.
Korson, J. Henry. 1969. Student attitudes toward mate selection in a muslim society: Pakistan. Journal of Marriage and Family 31, no. 1: pp. 153-165.
This article examines student’s (from the Univ of Karachi & Punjab) perspective on dating vs traditional standard. This very much mirrors my project. The author carried out the project by interviewing a number of individuals and analyzing the results as both quantificational and qualificational. The author does seem very knowledgable, however, does not use as many references as other authors. It is possible (not saying it is the case) that the author may be bias in wanting to believe that the “seeds of change are planted” although it is highly supported and believable that they are. Although the author conducts this study in Pakistan, it is highly compatible with my study.
Kuppinger, Petra. 2011. Himmelstochter: A muslima in german public spheres. Journal of Middle East Women's Studies 7, no. 2: pp. 27-55.
This article is short, but gives a very valuable introspection into a book published by a Muslim Diva in Germany (which I will later use). The article argues that Turks in particular are becoming more conservative, as pressure from modernity and western culture increases. This theory is very critical in my study, because it is surely a present phenomenon that is seen in the Middle East. This article will provide me with an introspective theory from which I can add to my paper.
AND HERE ARE A FEW MORE TO ADD :)
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for my record, here are some less related but useful articles
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and here are two searches which turned up a number of amazing articles
I have spent a few hours combing through these, now I just need to format it, and write what I find:)
