culture
a way of life of a group of people that is found through traits like artifacts, sociofacts, and mentifacts.
why is ethnocentrism damaging?
It can lead to the shame, or even destruction, of a culture because of how your culture is at the center.
Give an example of a centripetal force
could be:
ethnic unity, religious acceptance, social/economic equality, nationalism, Just legal system, common heritage, Charismatic leadership, common language
What is this picture an example of?
This is an example of a centrifugal force because it is strong nationalism
What are the Pros and Cons of Contemporary Cultural Diffusion
Pro: Cultural convergence (When cultures are able to unite/ come together) & preservation of culture that would otherwise be lost
Con: Loss of one's own culture (gets lost within the amount of other cultures being seen)
sequence occupancy
a group of people leaving their cultural imprint which shapes their culture
Why is cultural landscape important?
It helps humans see how people lived & who lived in certain places hundreds of years ago
Give an example of where a sense of place might be
Could be:
Mancave, Sheshed, Locker room (basic)
or
Culture, same speaking countries, common heritage
Is this an example of Pop or Folk culture? Why?
Folk, this style of kimono has been around for thousands of years.
How is language a centripetal force?
It brings together people because, if you speak the same language in a country that doesn't speak that language, the idea of knowing what the other is saying is essential for trade, religion, and communication.
terrior
the contributions of a location distinctive physical features to the way a crop/food tastes
Why is the diffusion of languages relocation diffusion?
People bring it with them (like luggage) when they migrate
Give an example of when Pop culture ruins homogeneous culture
Could be:
Languages dying, traditions not being used, a sense of loss between cultures
What is this picture and how is it divided up?
This is the Indo-European Family , the trunk is the language family, the branches are the language branch, and the leaves are the language groups
What made the languages of the Romantic branch all stay in that branch? Who was responsible?
They all derived from Latin, when the Roman Empire conquered parts of Europe and Asia, they brought their language with them.
logograms
Why is english in the Germanic Family branch?
When Germany invaded the British Isles, they brought their language with them, which combined with the language of people in England
Give an example of when a Taboo might be placed
Could be:
To help protect environment, religions disagreement on certain ingredients
Where is this picture most likely taken?
Latin America
what are the UN's 6 official languages?
English, Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese
de facto
a default when people know a languages dominant (even when it is not the official language)
ex: America has a de facto of English
Why are dialects important?
They show where people originate from
Give an example of a language spoken in the Balto-Slavic family branch
Could be:
Russian, Polish, Czech, or Slovak
What is this showing?
Isogloss, the different dialects, and languages of a region/country
Whats the difference between Working language and Institutional language?
Institutional Language: means the language used in businesses, education, government, and mass media
Working Langauge: the language used by a corporation as primary means of communication.