Chapter 6 and 7 Flashcards
Diffusion
The process by which a cultural traits spreads from one place to another over time
Contagious Diffusion
The process by which an idea or cultural traits spreads rapidly among people of all social classes and levels of power
Hierarchical Diffusion
The spread of an idea or trait from a person or place of power or authority to other people or places
Stimulus Diffusion
The process by which a cultural traits or idea spreads to another culture or region, but is modified to fit new culture
Cultural Convergence
The process by a which cultures becomes more similar through interaction
Multiculturalism
A situation in which different cultures live together without assimilation
Artifact
A visible object or technology that a culture creates
Sociofact
A structure or organization of a culture that influences social behavior
Mentifact
A central, enduring element of a culture that reflects its shared ideas, values, knowledge, and belief.
Ethnocentrism
The tendency of ethnic groups to evaluate other groups according to preconceived ideas originating from their own culture
Cultural Relativism
the evaluation of a culture based on its own standards
Sequent Occupance
The notion that successive societies leave behind their cultural imprint, a collection of evidence about human character and experiences within a geographic region, which shapes a cultural landscape
Toponym
A place name
Gentrification
The renovations and improvements conforming to middle-class preferences
