Migration and Cultural Patterns

These flashcards cover key concepts related to migration, cultural patterns, and definitions of important terms in the study of human geography.

Migration

The movement of individuals or groups from one location to another, often impacting both the origin and destination areas politically, socially, and economically.

Cultural Diffusion

The spread of an idea, innovation, or cultural trend from its source area to other areas.

Relocation Diffusion

A type of cultural diffusion that occurs when individuals move and carry their cultural traits to a new location.

Expansion Diffusion

Cultural diffusion that occurs when an idea remains strong in its source area while also spreading outward.

Contagious Diffusion

A type of expansion diffusion where nearly all individuals are affected as it spreads outward.

Hierarchical Diffusion

A type of expansion diffusion affecting particular groups while leapfrogging over areas.

Cultural Relativism

The idea that beliefs, values, and practices of a person should be understood in the context of their own culture.

Ethnocentrism

Judging another culture based on the values of one's own culture.

Sequent Occupance

The successive imprints of cultures on a landscape, contributing to its current character.

Gender Roles

Learned behaviors that are considered appropriate for individuals based on their gender as determined by cultural norms.

Centripetal Forces

Forces that unite a country.

Centrifugal Forces

Forces that divide a country.

Globalization

The process of increased interconnectedness among countries in economic, political, and cultural spheres.

Cultural Convergence

The phenomenon where cultures become more alike as interactions increase.

Local Culture (Folk Culture)

Culture traits of usually small, traditional, homogenous, rural communities.

Loss of Indigenous Languages

A consequence of colonialism and policies of assimilation that leads to the disappearance of native languages.