Global I * Mr. McEntarfer * HSLPS What is Culture? Global I * Mr. McEntarfer * HSLPS

Aim: What is culture, cultural diffusion and ethnocentrism? Do Now: Copy Culture: The way of life of a civilization that is handed down from one generation to the next. Cultural Diffusion: The spread of culture through exchanges such as trade, travel and warfare. Ethnocentrism: Belief that one’s own culture is better than others. Anthropologist: A scientist who studies cultures.

Elements of Culture Tag LARGE T – Traditions A – Accomplishments G - Geography L – Language and Writing A – Art and Architecture R – Religion G – Government E – Economy

U.S. Culture

Cultural Diffusion Fact: only about 10 percent of any given culture can be traced to innovations within a group, while about 90% comes from cultural diffusion.

Spot the Diffusion 1

Spot the Diffusion U.S borrows _______ Culture 2

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Examples of Ethnocentrism

Great Wall of China

Nazi’s Anti-Semitism (Master Race) Propaganda

Where does it start and where does it end?

Labeling

Persecution

Segregation

Genocide - Extermination

Assessment What three things are most important to your culture? Give three examples of cultural diffusion What are 2 examples of ethnocentrism?