Culture The total of knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors shared by the members of a specific group
Elements of Culture
Technology How is your culture impacted by technology? The purposeful application of information in the design, production, and utilization of goods and services. https://youtu.be/-uURs1Se8Lo How is your culture impacted by technology?
Examples: English, Spanish Language Language is the communication through a system of voice sounds, gestures, or written symbols. Examples: English, Spanish
Religion The belief/worship in a supernatural power(s) that are regarded as the creators of the universe. Examples: Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Sikhism, Animism, Hinduism and Islam
Institutions An institution is an established custom, practice, or law in a society or culture https://youtu.be/9X0IeSFl3uo Examples: Political systems, Economic systems, Education systems How are cultural expectations about education different in the USA compared to Cambodia?
Beliefs and Customs Beliefs and customs are everyday practices that make groups of people unique. Examples: marriage, food https://youtu.be/FtSQJqIOj08
How is ethnicity and race reflected in the USA? Ethnic Groups – groups of people that share common language, customs and heritage How is ethnicity and race reflected in the USA? https://youtu.be/VA7La5JgOUk
East Asian Ethnicity Map How many ethnicities are there in East Asia?
Spatial Diffusion Influences Culture Cultural Diffusion – spread of ideas, inventions or behaviors
Examples of Cultural Diffusion (5) (1) (4) (6) (2) (3)
Describe how each of the examples is Cultural Diffusion. https://youtu.be/BT0kzF4A-WQ (B) https://youtu.be/Po0O9tRXCyA (C) https://youtu.be/55u6gun0N60
Which physical features block diffusion? Which aid diffusion?
Impacts of Physical/Human Features on Culture Barriers to Diffusion Mountains Deserts Oceans Cold climates Limited technology Isolate cultures Aids to Diffusion Rivers Plains Temperate climates Computers Cell phones Trade War Migration Connect cultures
Processing – Culture in your world? Answer each of the following in complete sentences. You may use your notes but must apply it to your everyday life. Give 1 example of an element of culture in your life. Give 1 example of cultural diffusion in your life. How is the cell phone/internet aiding(helping) cultural diffusion?