Amish Culture Research Paper

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In this piece of work I will be writing about The Amish culture and contemporary Britain. I will be comparing the two cultures and the social organisation within the two contrasting societies. I will also be writing about the values and norms and how they produce stability within the cultures. Similarities and differences between the two societies will also be discussed, for example the differences in the way the societies are organised. I will also be discussing stratification and how it leads to inequality.

The Amish culture differs from the British, they are well known for their 19th century way of life. What would be considered a norm within the Amish society is the amount of children they would have in a family. This would usually

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