3.7 Effects Of Diffusion Flashcards
Acculturation
When an ethnic or immigrant group adopts new practices to fit in with the host culture, but still practices the culture inside the home.
Assimilation
When an ethnic or immigrant loses practice to blend in with the host culture.
Transculturation
When people adopt elements of a new culture as well as contribute elements of their own culture, transforming both cultures.
Syncretism
Blending beliefs, ideas, and practices. Especially in religious context
Orthodox religions
A religion that focuses on its own beliefs and does not want to blend or mix with other cultures beliets
Syncretic religions
A religion that blends in with two or more belief systems
What things can culture be?
Anything from LGBTQ communities, k-pop, and even grunge
What is the most important tbh g about contemporary culture
Local cultures, pop cultures, languages, ethnicities, and sub-cultures are blending and interacting with each-other more and more
What’s is my favorite color
Purple
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