3.2 the cultural land scape

Question 1

Cultural Landscape

Answer 1

Cultural Landscape: A natural landscape that has been modified by humans, reflecting their cultural beliefs and values.

Question 2

Sequent Occupancy

Answer 2

Sequent Occupancy: the idea that societies or cultural groups leave their cultural imprints when they live in a place, each contributing to the overall cultural landscape over time. Most cultural landscapes are a mixture of historic and modern structures.
EX The Great Pyramids

Question 3

Ethnic Neighborhoods/Enclaves:

Answer 3

Ethnic Neighborhoods/Enclaves: People of the same ethnicity that cluster together in a specific location, typically within a major city.
Way to see ethnicity on the cultural landscape.
Language, religious imagery/buildings, restaurants, specialty stores, markets
Connections to chain migration.
Why do they form?
A response to racism & discrimination
A way to maintain cultural identity

Question 4

Ethnic Patterns

Answer 4

Ethnic Patterns: There is oftentimes a predictable distribution of ethnicities that can be examined at multiple scales.
United States: Historically and contemporarily there are clusters of ethnic groups in specific regions.
Southwest: Latin Americans & Native Americans
Southeast: African Americans
West: Asian Americans

Question 5

Gendered Spaces:

Answer 5

Gendered Spaces: Places in the cultural landscape utilized to reinforce or accommodate gender roles for men and women.

Question 6

Traditional Architecture:

Answer 6

Influenced by the environment and built with available local materials. Reflective of history, culture and CLIMATE.

Question 7

Postmodern Architecture:

Answer 7

Postmodern Architecture: Diverse designs, representative of popular culture, business and economic success. Example: Skyscrapers