3.1 Pop vs Folk Culture

Culture

The social behavior, norms, and practices of a particular group of people.

Cultural Trait

A distinguishing feature or characteristic of a culture, such as customs, traditions, and beliefs.

Folk Culture

Traditional practices, beliefs, and customs of homogeneous groups often in rural areas, passed down through generations.

Pop Culture

Dominant practices, beliefs, and objects in a society at a given time, often characterized by mass production and consumption.

Cultural Relativism

The principle of understanding and evaluating cultures based on their own standards rather than judging them by the standards of another culture.

Ethnocentrism

The belief in the superiority of one's own culture and the tendency to judge other cultures by one's own cultural standards.

Acculturation

The process of cultural change and adaptation that occurs when individuals from one culture come into contact with another culture.

Assimilation

The process by which individuals or groups adopt the language, customs, and attitudes of another culture, often losing their original cultural identity.

Hybridisation

The process of combining elements from different cultures to create a new, blended culture.

Syncretism

The merging of different inflections or distinct beliefs and practices, often seen in religious or cultural contexts.

Globalisation

The process of increased interconnectedness and interaction among people, companies, and governments worldwide.

Cultural Convergence

The phenomenon where different cultures become more similar due to shared exposure to global trends.

Placelessness

A situation where unique cultural features of places are diminished and replaced by similar environments worldwide.