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Which of the following scenarios BEST exemplifies stimulus diffusion?
Which of the following scenarios BEST exemplifies stimulus diffusion?
- The global spread of K-pop music, maintaining its original Korean lyrics and dance styles.
- The rapid adoption of smartphones worldwide with minimal modification to their original design and functionality.
- The adaptation of McDonald's menu items in India to include vegetarian options, respecting local dietary customs. (correct)
- The establishment of a Little Italy neighborhood in a major city due to Italian immigrants bringing their traditions.
Cultural convergence exclusively leads to the complete homogenization of cultural traits across different societies, eliminating all unique local traditions.
Cultural convergence exclusively leads to the complete homogenization of cultural traits across different societies, eliminating all unique local traditions.
False (B)
Explain how the interplay between ethnicity and nationality can give rise to geopolitical conflicts, providing a specific real-world example to illustrate your point.
Explain how the interplay between ethnicity and nationality can give rise to geopolitical conflicts, providing a specific real-world example to illustrate your point.
When ethnic and national identities do not align, conflicts can arise. For example, the breakup of Yugoslavia in the 1990s occurred as different ethnic groups (Serbs, Croats, Bosniaks) sought to form their own nation-states, leading to wars and displacement.
The creation of distinct architectural styles within a religious community, such as Gothic cathedrals in Christianity or ornate temples in Hinduism demonstrates the impact of religion in shaping ________ ________.
The creation of distinct architectural styles within a religious community, such as Gothic cathedrals in Christianity or ornate temples in Hinduism demonstrates the impact of religion in shaping ________ ________.
Match the following types of cultural diffusion with their mechanisms:
Match the following types of cultural diffusion with their mechanisms:
In the context of globalization, what is the most significant challenge posed by cultural divergence?
In the context of globalization, what is the most significant challenge posed by cultural divergence?
The concept of 'sense of place' is solely determined by the physical attributes of a location, such as its climate and topography, and is not influenced by human experiences or emotional attachments.
The concept of 'sense of place' is solely determined by the physical attributes of a location, such as its climate and topography, and is not influenced by human experiences or emotional attachments.
Critically evaluate the role of technology, particularly social media, in either accelerating cultural convergence or reinforcing cultural divergence on a global scale. Provide specific examples to support your argument.
Critically evaluate the role of technology, particularly social media, in either accelerating cultural convergence or reinforcing cultural divergence on a global scale. Provide specific examples to support your argument.
Flashcards
What is culture?
What is culture?
Shared language, religion, food, music, traditions, and customs.
Language families
Language families
Groups of languages sharing a common ancestral language.
Universalizing religions
Universalizing religions
Religions attempting to be global and appeal to all people.
Ethnicity definition
Ethnicity definition
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Cultural Landscapes
Cultural Landscapes
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Cultural Diffusion
Cultural Diffusion
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Relocation vs. Expansion Diffusion
Relocation vs. Expansion Diffusion
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Sense of Place
Sense of Place
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Study Notes
- Culture encompasses shared aspects like language, religion, food, music, traditions, and dress.
- Culture is learned, evolves over time, and isn't innate.
Language
- Language serves as a tool for connection.
- Language families are groups sharing a common linguistic ancestor.
- Migration, trade, and technology are key factors in language dissemination.
- Language extinction results in cultural loss.
Religion
- Religion addresses fundamental existential questions.
- Universalizing religions aim for widespread appeal.
- Ethnic religions are specific to particular groups.
- Religion influences lifestyles and settlement patterns.
Ethnicity and Nationality
- Ethnicity is defined by shared cultural attributes.
- Nationality denotes citizenship within a country.
- Overlap can occur between ethnicity and nationality.
- Conflicts may arise from coexisting ethnic or national groups.
Cultural Landscapes
- Culture influences physical spaces.
- Cultural landscapes include housing styles, city designs, and land use.
- Examples are sacred sites or unique architectural styles.
Cultural Diffusion
- Cultural diffusion is the spread of culture from one area to another.
- Relocation diffusion occurs when culture spreads through movement of people.
- Expansion diffusion involves the spread of an idea from a central point.
- Contagious diffusion affects nearly everyone nearby, spreading like a virus.
- Hierarchical diffusion spreads from influential entities to others.
- Stimulus diffusion occurs when an idea spreads and adapts.
Globalization and Cultural Change
- Increased global interconnectedness impacts culture.
- Cultural convergence is the assimilation of different cultures.
- Cultural divergence is the separation of cultures.
- The proliferation of fast food or pop music exemplifies globalization.
Sense of Place
- Sense of place is the unique identity of a location.
- It is developed through experiences and attachments.
Placemaking
- Placemaking is the creation of unique cultural landscapes.
- Art and architecture are used to make a place feel special.
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