Anthropology

you are required to make( FIVE ) annotations (thoughtful comments about an article). Thoughtful annotations may engage in key points in the readings, stimulate discussion, offer informative questions or comments. Highlight a sentence or paragraph and make an annotation. Each annotation should be 4 sentences in length. Please spread the annotation in different pages. one of the articles is approximately 50 pages so every 10 pages make an annotation please. I attached 2 articles so 5 annotations each article. 10 annotations total. I want annotation NOT annotated bibliography.
The example is from my other class

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Catholics show a stronger propensity to remain in their crafts, and become master craftsmen, while Protestants are attracted to a larger extent to the upper ranks of skilled labor and administrative positions in factories. Protestants own a disproportionate share of capital. All other things equal, Protestants have been more likely to develop economic rationalism than Catholics.

 

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The world is characterized by individuals who are divided based on various distinguishing factors. One of these factors is religion which is pointed out in this summary. There are different religious groups including Catholics, Christians and Hindus. Each group has its own beliefs and practices. For example, Catholics have greater propensity of remaining in their crafts while Christians tend to be capitalists

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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People now are born into a capitalistic economy which presents itself to them as the unalterable order of things in which they must live. In so far as a person born now is involved in the system of market relationships, he must conform to capitalistic rules of action. Today’s capitalism selects the subjects it needs through economic survival of the fittest.

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Capitalism is something that has existed for a long time. It is a cultural system of production, profit making and development. There is a close relationship between capitalism, entrepreneurship and development. Capitalism empowers to acquire adequate capital. It is a key concept when it comes to economic survival.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A capitalistic economic action rests on the expectation of profit by the utilization of opportunities for exchange, on (formally) peaceful chances for profit. Where this is rationally pursued, calculations in terms of money are made, whether by modern bookkeeping or more primitive means. Everything is done in terms of balances of money income and money expenses. Whether the calculations are accurate, or whether the calculation method is traditional or by guess-work affects only the degree of the rationality of capitalistic acquisition.

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In many countries, trade as well as industries are mainly controlled by private owners who focus on making a profit. Profits are earned though the exchange of goods and services, one of the common human practices since early centuries. The value of goods and services is often expressed in monetary terms and determined through calculations. In the past people practiced batter trade but today, money is used as a medium of exchange.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Now, the elected Christian should glorify God in life by fulfilling God’s commandments to the best of his ability. This requires social achievements of the Christian because God decrees that social life shall be organized according to his commandments.

 

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Religious beliefs as well as practices significantly contribute to the formation of sound moral judgment and moral criteria. Individuals who belong to different religion tend to observe certain moral standards which are based on God’s commandments. Many people have managed to realize social achievements by observing God’s commandments and moral standards. For instance, high self-esteem and greater family as well as marital happiness.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Labor is an approved ascetic technique, but is also considered in itself an end of life as ordained by God. Unwillingness to work is symptomatic of the lack of grace. Wealth does not exempt anyone from this. The division of labor, which has a providential purpose in the thought of the Puritans, leads to qualitative and quantitative improvements in production, and thus serves the common good. But, in addition, specialization is encouraged by the calling, to which it provides an ethical justification; for, ”outside of a calling the accomplishments of a man are only casual and irregular and he spends more time in idleness than in work.” If God presents to His elect a change for profit, he must pursue it:

 

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Most people belief that God expected human beings to work. Thus, labor was ordained by God and hence those who are not willing to work reveal a lack of grace. Wealth cannot be created if people are unwilling to work. When people come together, allocate duties and accomplish various tasks they are more likely to bring about change, create wealth and make profits.