Unit 4.4 Ap Geo

How do Amish both avoid and participate in popular culture?

Amish both avoid and participate in popular culture. They may drive cars for important purposes, or use a telephone to contact someone in an emergency. While doing these things, they still retain their distinctive folk cultural identity as well

Where did Amish culture originate and how did it diffuse to the US?

Amish culture originated in Europe, and diffused to the U.S. through relocation diffusion. Several hundred Amish families migrated to North America in two waves.

How do modern golf courses differ from the folk custom of golf in Scotland?

Modern golf courses differ from the folk custom of golf in Scotland. Originally, golf in Scotland was designed to modify the environment as little as possible. However, now golf courses modify the environment a lot just for the game

There is an Amish presence in Kentucky. Why are many Amish moving there?

A sons father is supposed to give them land once they have became a man. In Lancaster there is very little land so they go to Kentucky were there is a lot of open land and no tourists.

The interaction of two or more cultures can result in one of three processes (define each):

A. assimilation - a process of giving up cultural traditions such as food and clothing preferences, and adoption of the social customs and dominant culture of the place. b. acculturation - a process of adjustment to the dominant culture, while retaining features of a folk culture c. syncretism - the creation of a new cultural feature through combining elements of two groups.

What other companies tend to use uniform landscapes?

Gas stations, supermarkets, motels, and other companies tend to use uniform landscapes.

What states have a significant Amish population:

Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Iowa

Rubenstein discusses the "inefficient use of grain." To what popular culture practice is he referring? How/why is the use of grain inefficient?

Rubenstein discusses the "inefficient use of grain," and he is referring to the popular culture practice of eating meat. Grain is fed to animals that humans then consume. The use of grain is therefore insufficient, as feeding grain directly to humans instead of to the animals they eat would be far more efficient. Would solve world hunger

Why do some people fear popular culture

Some people fear popular culture because they fear the loss of folk culture. Rising incomes may fuel the demand for the possessions typical of popular culture, and people fear popular culture taking over people and causing them to turn away from society's traditional values. The diffusion of pop culture can lead to dominant Western perspectives.

Are the Amish in the US an example of assimilation, acculturation, or syncretism? Why (justify)

The Amish in the US are an example of acculturation. Acculturation is when a group adopts new customs while still retaining their old ones, which is what the Amish do in modern times.

Has the Indian folk tradition of dowries increased or decreased with the diffusion of popular culture? How/why?

The Indian tradition of dowries has increased with the diffusion of popular culture, and have become an important source of income for the groom's family. A dowry can take the form of cash or expensive consumer goods, such as cars and electronics. The alternative to paying a dowry - having an unwed daughter living with her parents - may be considered shameful. Thus, dowries have become very large and important to India, causing many problems.

How has the diffusion of popular culture led to increased prostitution in some Asian countries?

The diffusion of popular culture has led to increased prostitution in some Asian countries. Men now travel on "sex tours" . These trips include airfare, a place to stay and more, and these acts are actually encouraged in some countries where they desire foreign currency. The diffusion of pop culture has caused this, and caused women to be seen as equal at home but objects that money can buy in some places.

Some elements of both folk and popular culture encourage the use of animal skins. This practice in folk cultures is generally sustainable, whereas the same practice is unsustainable as part of popular culture—why the difference?

The reasons for this difference is that the demand for these in pop culture are much higher than in folk culture, even though folk culture encourages the use of animal skins. In popular culture, the ecological systems of which the animals are members is unsustainable. Also made for a large amount of people and it appeals to people around the globe

How and why is this concept of uniform landscape utilized by fast-food restaurants

They are usually organized as franchises, which are a company's agreement with businesspeople in a local area to market that company's product. The franchise agreement allows the local outlet to use many things, and the buildings are always very recognizable in order to utilize product recognition. For a number of reasons, the concept of uniform landscape is utilized by fast-food restaurants

Amish Culture

They use no machine or energy. They are very traditional and travel by horse and don't use tools for farming.

Define dowry

traditionally, a small gift from the groom to the bride's family, as a sign of respect. Now, the bride provides a substantial gift to the groom.

Identify the two ways in which popular customs have an adverse effect on the natural environment:

pollution of the landscape and depletion of scarce natural resources