Cultural Geography and Social Media Trends

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What impact does pop culture generally have on cultural diversity?

  • It encourages the preservation of unique cultural identities.
  • It enhances cultural diversity by promoting local customs.
  • It reinforces traditional practices in various cultures.
  • It leads to cultural homogenization and a loss of folk cultural diversity. (correct)

Which factor has NOT contributed to the migration patterns of those seeking land in the early 1800s?

  • High land prices in metropolitan areas.
  • Desire to escape tourist influx.
  • Increased agricultural job opportunities in urban centers. (correct)
  • Low-priced land offers from William Penn.

What is one of the negative impacts of the diffusion of pop culture on women in India?

  • Reduction in household responsibilities.
  • Heightened demands for dowries by men. (correct)
  • Higher wages for women in traditional roles.
  • Increased participation in sports leagues.

How does a shift to global consumer culture affect traditional clothing?

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Which issue is NOT associated with cultural imperialism?

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What term describes the spread of a pop culture product across a landscape, leading to uniformity?

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What was one consequence of the anti-dowry laws implemented in India?

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In what way does global diffusion of pop culture challenge women's roles in traditional cultures?

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What type of diffusion is primarily associated with folk culture?

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How does popular culture especially differ from folk culture in terms of diffusion?

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What is a primary consequence of globalization on traditional clothing styles?

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What characteristic differentiates folk culture from popular culture?

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Which best describes the impact of modern communication networks on the diffusion of culture?

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In what way do sports cultures primarily diffuse around the world?

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What role does a group's identity play in its cultural practices?

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Which statement accurately reflects how folk culture is viewed in contemporary society?

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What defines the material culture produced by a social group?

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Why do regional folk cultures vary significantly from one another despite geographical proximity?

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the diffusion of soccer as a popular culture?

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In what way does globalization affect clothing practices around the world?

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What influence does environment have on folk housing?

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How do food customs relate to cultural identity?

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Which factor does NOT contribute to the diffusion of popular clothing styles?

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How are regional food preferences different from popular food culture?

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What role do social values play in food taboos?

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Which sport is primarily associated with colder climates and regions?

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What characteristic is unique to folk clothing as opposed to popular clothing?

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Which of the following best describes the impact of the World Cup on soccer's popularity?

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Which of the following sports has a significant cultural connection to the Iroquois people?

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How has the rapid spread of popular clothing contributed to cultural identity?

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In which environment are people most likely to wear wooden shoes as part of their folk clothing?

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Flashcards

Folk Culture

Traditionally practiced by small, isolated groups.

Pop Culture

Shared habits of large, diverse groups, despite differences.

Cultural Regions

Areas where specific cultural elements are found.

Folk Culture Regions

Smaller than Pop Culture regions, isolated.

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Relocation Diffusion

Folk culture spreads slowly, by people moving.

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Hierarchical Diffusion

Pop culture spreads quickly, from important places.

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Cultural Hearth

Origin of a cultural trait, or a type of culture.

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Habit

Repetitive act by one person.

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Custom

Repetitive act by a group, becomes their defining trait.

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Cultural Landscape

How human activity changes a place and reflects culture.

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Land Price Migration

People moving to areas with lower land prices, often due to economic reasons, like seeking affordable land for farming or settlement.

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Dowry in India

A gift of money or property given by the bride's family to the groom's family in some Indian cultures.

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Cultural Convergence

The process by which different cultures become more similar via the adoption of one another's ideas, customs, and practices.

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Folk Culture Challenges

Traditional customs and practices are increasingly influenced by external forces like economic pressures and the spread of popular culture.

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Cultural Homogenization

The reduction in cultural diversity through the spread of popular culture, leading to a more similar landscape.

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Uniform Cultural Experiences

The creation of similar experiences and landscapes across different locations through the spread of popular culture.

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Pop Culture Influence

The effect of pop culture on local customs and environment by modifying how people live or by changing the environment.

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Cultural Imperialism

The dominance of one culture over others through the spread of its ideas and practices, often at the expense of local cultures.

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Globalization's effect on music

Music is less tied to specific locations due to global connections; musicians connect based on genre/style, not location, and cluster for employment opportunities.

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Origin of Soccer

Soccer originated in 11th-century England as a folk custom, evolving from a rough game involving kicking a ball into an opposing village's center.

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Soccer's Popularization

Soccer diffused globally in the 19th century, becoming popular in the UK with leisure-time activities. British export led to further popularity & TV broadcasting.

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Folk Clothing

Clothing choices are impacted by environmental factors like climate and cultural traditions.

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Popular Clothing Diffusion

Modern fashion quickly spreads across the globe, impacting clothing choices beyond local customs. Clothing often represents social class and occupation.

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Folk Food Customs

Food preferences are often influenced by the local environment, leading to significant regional variations in tastes.

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Popular Food Culture

Food culture can become detached from local traditions; it's influenced more by trends than the environment.

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Food Taboos

Taboos are restrictions on food related to social norms, religious beliefs, and environmental awareness to protect endangered species.

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Folk Housing

Houses reflect the environment and the culture; building materials, construction styles, and even religious and customary beliefs influence their design.

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Olympic Sports Participation

The Summer Olympics feature participation from multiple countries and continents, encompassing 34 sports, reflecting widespread participation globally.

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Regionally Distinctive Sports

Sports like cricket, ice hockey, martial arts, and baseball have regional preferences, strongly influenced by the historical and environmental factors of the region.

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Folk Sports Examples

Soccer and other folk sports can originate in a society and spread through human movement and other factors to another society.

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Popular Sports Examples

Soccer has evolved into a highly globalized sport, impacting many countries and representing a strong form of cultural identity.

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Folk Housing Materials

Common housing materials in folk traditions are based on locally available natural resources, like wood and brick, influencing the design of architecture.

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Folk Housing Cultural Influences

Religious beliefs and customary beliefs impact the design and construction of folk housing by dictating design elements.

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Study Notes

Culture, Social Media, and Geography

  • Locations share similar cultural beliefs, objects, and institutions due to migration
  • Differences emerge when groups interact less
  • Culture encompasses material traits, language, religion, and social forms like ethnicity and government
  • Geographers identify where specific cultural elements occur
  • Habit is a repetitive individual act; custom is a group's characteristic act
  • Customs create a group's material culture (e.g., jeans among American teens)

Wine Geography

  • Wine production is influenced by cultural and environmental factors (soil, climate, preferences)
  • Folk culture is traditionally practiced by small, isolated groups
  • Popular culture is shared by large, diverse communities despite differences
  • Folk cultures occupy smaller regions than popular cultures due to limited connections
  • Folk cultures change little over time; popular cultures change rapidly due to global connections

Diffusion

  • Folk culture diffuses slowly through relocation
  • Popular culture diffuses rapidly through hierarchical diffusion (innovation centers)

Distribution

  • Pop culture distribution is influenced by technology access (internet)
  • Folk culture distribution is tied to environmental and local factors

Diffusion of Electronic Communication

  • Electronic media rapidly diffuses popular culture globally
  • Access to electronic media is a key factor influencing the spread

Diffusion of Cell Phones and Smartphones

  • Cell phones have diffused rapidly worldwide, especially in regions with limited landlines
  • Ownership is becoming more widespread globally, particularly in developing regions
  • Folk music is derived from familiar events (birth, death, environment)
  • Popular music, often created by specific individuals, aims for mass appeal
  • Popular music industries developed in clustered locations (e.g., Tin Pan Alley)
  • Many sports originated from folk culture but have adopted popular culture characteristics
  • Soccer's origin is traced to the 11th century in England, becoming global in the 19th century

Daily Necessities of Food, Clothing, and Shelter

  • Different groups have unique approaches to these daily necessities
  • Their leisure activities are also unique.
  • Folk music is passed down through generations, reflecting traditional events.
  • Popular music is created for mass appeal by specific people, originating from variety shows.

Diffusion of Internet

  • Internet usage has increased rapidly, though less globally consistent than TV diffusion
  • Countries with greater access to internet are leading in usage.

Social Media and Interconnectivity

  • Social media patterns followed the electronic media diffusion.

Diffusion of Facebook

  • Facebook's diffusion started out heavily weighted in the USA, then quickly expanded globally

Challenges in Accessing Electronic Media

  • Access to technology is a challenge in many countries
  • Governments restrict access to some forms of media in several countries

Spatial Dimensions to Cyberattacks

  • Social media and technology allow for a wider scope of cyberattacks
  • Criminals use technology to carry out attacks against individuals, corporations, and governments.

Distribution of Victims

  • Cyberattack victims are concentrated in certain areas

Fake News and Alternative Facts

  • Fake news is false information posing as real news report

Maintenance of Unique Folk Culture

  • Threats to preserving folk cultures due to pop culture
  • Amish migration is an example of preserving unique culture

Marriage in India: Challenging Cultural Values

  • Cultural changes lead to conflicts surrounding women's roles, traditional customs, and dowry.

Future of Folk Culture

  • Folk culture is influenced by outside and neighboring cultures which can sometimes undermine traditions

Uniform Cultural Experiences

  • Pop culture has a uniform effect on different locations
  • Increased production and consumption due to pop culture
  • Franchises further spread pop culture

Cultural Divergence

  • Cultural differences persist across various scales (urban-rural, individual, regional)

Urban-Rural Differences

  • Rural and urban areas often have very different cultural practices and values.

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