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Diffusion
The spread of cultural elements, ideas, or innovations from one area to another
Expansion Diffusion
The spread of a cultural trait or idea outward from its hearth while remaining strong in its origin
Contagious Diffusion
A type of expansion diffusion where an idea or trend spreads rapidly and widely, like a virus, affecting nearly everyone it encounters
Hierarchical Diffusion
The spread of ideas or traits from influential or powerful figures/places to others in a structured manner, such as from cities to smaller towns
Stimulus Diffusion
The spread of an underlying principle or idea, even if a specific characteristic fails to diffuse
Relocation Diffusion
The spread of cultural traits through the physical movement of people from one place to another
Culture
The shared beliefs, practices, behaviors, and material traits of a group of people
Cultural Landscape
The visible imprint of human activity on the environment, including architecture, land use, and cultural symbols
Cultural Convergence
The process where different cultures become more alike due to interaction and exchange of ideas
Cultural Divergence
The process where cultures become increasingly different due to isolation or resistance to outside influences
Cultural Norms
Shared expectations and rules that guide behavior in a society
Culture Trait
A single element of a culture, such as a specific tradition, language, or food practice
Cultural Relativism
The idea that a culture should be understood and judged based on its own values rather than compared to another culture
Culture Region
A geographic area where a specific culture or cultural traits dominate
Artifact
A tangible object created and used by a culture, such as tools, clothing, or buildings
Sociofact
The social structures and institutions that influence human behavior, such as family, government, or religion
Mentifact
The non-material aspects of culture, such as beliefs, values, and language
Hearth
The geographic origin of a cultural trait or innovation
Folk/Local Culture
A traditionally practiced culture that is unique to a small, homogenous group, often in rural areas
Popular/Global Culture
A widely diffused, rapidly changing culture that influences large, diverse societies
Ethnic Neighborhood
A community where a specific ethnic group resides, maintaining its cultural practices and traditions
Ethnocentrism
The belief that one’s own culture is superior to others, leading to biased judgments
Gendered Spaces
Physical spaces designed or used differently based on gender norms and expectations
Placelessness
The loss of unique cultural identity in a place due to globalization and uniform landscapes
Sense of Place
The emotional attachment and meaning a person associates with a particular location
Sequent Occupance
The idea that successive groups leave cultural imprints on a place, shaping its identity over time
Toponym
The name of a place, often reflecting its history, culture, or geography
Taboo
A socially or culturally forbidden practice or behavior
Terroir
The influence of a place’s environment (climate, soil, geography) on the taste and production of food
Ethnic Patterns
The distribution of ethnic groups within a specific area
Uniform Landscape
The increasing similarity of different places due to the spread of globalized architecture, businesses, and cultural elements
Cultural Realm
A large area where cultures share common traits, such as language, religion, and traditions
