Unit 4: Folk and Pop Culture Flashcards
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Folk Cultue
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A group that practices the same religion, has the same customs and habits, located in a rural area, and sometimes separates itself from other beliefs and customs. Amish is an example. Homogeneous
2
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Popular Culture
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A heterogeneous group of people that have diverse beliefs and customs found throughout the world. Because of space time compression, information in these types of areas spreads very quickly.
3
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Taboo
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A restriction on a particular custom or habit based on a communities beliefs or customs. Korea has one on jeans because of their anti American beliefs.
4
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Habit
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An action or activity that is constantly repeated to the point that it becomes natural or a part of your culture.
