unit 5

• What does culture describe?

  A system of shared meaning
• What components make up the culture of a place or person?

  Traditions, language, foods, symbols, values, religion, and leisure activities
• How can cultures be similar or different?

  Some cultures can share traits while others can be very distinct
• Why is culture important to human populations?

  It defines who people are
• What are cultural traits?

  • Distinctive features shared within specific groups
  • Include cultural activities, behaviors, symbols, and patterns
• What are festivals in the context of culture?

  Celebrations that mark significant events or beliefs in a community
• What do rituals typically involve?

  Customs linked with births, marriages, and deaths
• What are some examples of cultural behaviors?

  Greeting others and dining etiquette
• What is an example of a cultural symbol?

  Toten poles for Indigenous communities
• What is the significance of patterns and designs in culture?

  They represent cultural identity, like Arabic calligraphy or Māori moko tattoos
• What does ethnicity involve?

  Cultural practices, views, and distinctions
• How are major ethnic groups further divided?

  By language, regional practices, or shared history
• What does identity encompass?

  • National identity: shared symbols like flags and anthems
  • Religious identity: shared belief systems
  • Ethnic identity: pride in ethnic connections
  • Subcultural identity: based on shared interests or lifestyles
• What is the impact of technology on global culture?

  It increases interactions between economies and cultures
• What is cultural hybridization?

  The blending of cultures through adoption and adaptation
• What is the difference between adoption and adaptation in cultural exchange?

  Adoption is full acceptance without modification, while adaptation modifies the foreign culture
• What is Americanization?

  The globalizing of American products
• What is Westernization?

  The adoption of British, European, and Canadian culture
• What is an example of a global cultural product?

  Apple products
• How has K-pop influenced global culture?

  It has gained international popularity and exposure
• What are examples of global culture characteristics?

  • Language: English as a common language
  • Clothing: Global popularity of jeans
  • Music: Genres enjoyed worldwide
  • Movies: Bollywood's global impact
  • Sports: Global appeal of leagues like the NBA
  • Tourism: Cultural exchange through travel
• What is cultural diffusion?

  The spreading of one culture into another
• What historical methods contributed to cultural diffusion?

  Trade, intermarriage, warfare, and sport
• How has tennis evolved as an example of cultural diffusion?

  It evolved from hand games played by French monks to the modern game in England
• What role do TNCs play in cultural diffusion?

  They spread aspects of their home culture globally
• How does world media contribute to cultural diffusion?

  It exposes different cultures, habits, and tastes to the world
• What is an example of cultural diffusion through tourism?

  People experience different cultures through travel
• How does migration affect cultural diffusion?

  People bring their customs, language, and food, creating cultural fusion
• What is Mexifornia?

  A fusion of Mexican food with Californian tastes
• Why do some communities view cultural diffusion as a threat?

  They fear the loss of their own local culture
• What is cultural imperialism?

  Deliberate coercion linked with empire-building for resource gain
• How did cultural imperialism change after formal colonialism?

  It became a social, political, or economic process
• How do dominant economic forces influence cultural imperialism?

  They gain control and influence over the culture of host countries
• What is an example of a TNC dominating the global food industry?

  Coca-Cola
• How is KFC perceived in Japan?

  As an American holiday tradition, widely eaten on Christmas Day
• What role do international media agencies play in cultural imperialism?

  They promote cultural imperialism for both Western and non-Western nations
• How do advertisers contribute to cultural imperialism?

  They portray Western cultural products as the best for everyone
• What is the significance of English as a global language?

  It is the dominant language used on the internet and in business
• What is 'Globish'?

  A simplified form of English adopted by many countries
• What are some criticisms of cultural imperialism?

  It is one-way, leads to homogenization, and can exploit the poor