Unit 3 AP HUGS

Cultural Geography

A branch of human geography focusing on the spatial aspects of culture and how it shapes human behavior and interactions.

Cultural landscape

The visible imprint of human activity and culture on the natural landscape.

Cultural diffusion

The spread of cultural traits, ideas, or practices from one society or region to another.

Acculturation

The process of cultural change that occurs when two or more cultures come into sustained contact.

Globalization

The increasing interconnectedness of the world through the exchange of goods, ideas, and people across national borders.

Ethnicity

A shared cultural heritage, often based on common ancestry, language, or religion.

Race

A socially constructed category based on perceived physical differences, often used to justify social hierarchies and inequalities.

Popular culture

Cultural products and practices that are widely accessible and consumed by the masses, often associated with commercial entertainment.

Folk culture

Traditional cultural practices and expressions that are passed down through generations, often associated with rural or indigenous communities.

Language

A system of communication consisting of sounds, words, and grammar, used by a particular group of people.

Religion

A set of beliefs, practices, and values that provide a framework for understanding the world and one's place in it.

Cultural patterns

Regular and repeated ways in which cultural traits, practices, and values are distributed across space and time.

Innovation

The development of new cultural forms, practices, or technologies within a society.

Cultural heritage management

The identification, protection, and interpretation of cultural landscapes, artifacts, and traditions that are deemed to have significant value.

Cultural competence

The ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures.

Cultural dominance

The power of one culture to influence or control another.

Social justice

The view that everyone deserves equal economic, political, and social rights and opportunities.

Cultural contestation

Disputes over cultural meanings and values between different groups.

Cultural exchange

The sharing of cultural elements such as art, ideas, and customs among different cultures.

Interdependence

Mutual reliance between two or more groups, often seen in globalization.

Cultural hybridization

The process of combining elements from different cultures to create new cultural forms.

Cultural identity

The identity of a group or culture expressed through its culture.