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What is cultural diffusion?
The spread of cultural traits from one place to another.
Define relocation diffusion.
The spread of culture due to people moving to a new location.
What is expansion diffusion?
The spread of a cultural trait outward from a hearth.
Define hierarchical diffusion.
Spread from powerful to less powerful people or places.
What is contagious diffusion?
Rapid and widespread diffusion, like a disease.
Define stimulus diffusion.
The spread of an idea that is then modified by the new culture.
What is acculturation?
A minority culture adopts aspects of a dominant culture.
Define transculturation.
An equal exchange of cultural traits between two groups.
What is syncretism?
The creation of a new cultural trait from blending two or more.
Define assimilation.
A minority culture fully integrates into the host culture, losing its original customs.
What is cultural appropriation?
A dominant group takes cultural elements from a minority group without respect.
What is the effect of relocation diffusion on the cultural landscape?
Introduces new cultural elements to the landscape.
What are the effects of hierarchical diffusion on cultural trends?
Trends start in major cities and spread to smaller towns.
What are the effects of acculturation on minority languages?
Minority languages may decline as the dominant language is adopted.
What are the causes of transculturation?
Equal interaction and exchange between two cultures.
What are the effects of syncretism on religious practices?
New religious practices emerge from blending existing ones.
What are the causes and effects of assimilation?
Cause: Desire to integrate. Effect: Loss of original culture.
What are the effects of cultural appropriation on indigenous communities?
Disrespect, exploitation, and loss of cultural authenticity.
What is the effect of the internet on contagious diffusion?
The internet accelerates the spread of trends and ideas.
What are the effects of globalization on cultural diffusion?
Increased interconnectedness leads to more rapid cultural diffusion.
What is the effect of cultural diffusion on cultural diversity?
Can both increase diversity (through new introductions) and decrease it (through homogenization).
What are the effects of cultural diffusion on local traditions?
Local traditions may be threatened or adapted due to outside influences.
Explain the concept of a cultural hearth.
The origin point from which a cultural trait spreads.
What role do power dynamics play in acculturation?
Minority groups adapt to host cultures often because of power dynamics.
How does cultural diffusion lead to cultural change?
Cultural diffusion spreads ideas, customs, and technologies, leading to cultural change.
What is the difference between cultural diffusion and cultural interaction?
Cultural diffusion is the spread, while cultural interaction is how cultures mix.
Explain the 'global game of telephone' analogy for cultural diffusion.
Cultural traits get passed around and may change slightly along the way.
Describe the concept of a cultural melting pot.
The concept describes assimilation, where different cultures blend into one.
What are the ethical considerations of cultural appropriation?
It can be disrespectful and exploitative, particularly when the dominant group benefits.
How does stimulus diffusion differ from contagious diffusion?
Stimulus diffusion involves adaptation, while contagious diffusion is rapid and widespread.
What are the potential negative impacts of assimilation?
Loss of cultural identity and traditions for the minority culture.
What is the role of technology in cultural diffusion?
Technology accelerates the spread of cultural traits globally.
What are some examples of cultural traits?
Ideas, customs, languages, technologies, and beliefs.