Cedric Deal
AP Human Geography P4
1/22/2017
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A. Folk culture can be defined as culture traditionally practiced by a small, homogeneous, rural group living in relative isolation from other groups.
B. Pop culture can be defined as culture found in a large, heterogeneous society that shares certain habits despite differences in other personal characteristics.
C. The diffusion of folk culture compared to popular culture, is that folk culture is transmitted from one location to another more slowly and on a smaller scale. The spread of folk culture typically follows a process of relocation diffusion (migration of people bringing a cultural trait or cultural complex with them).
D. The diffusion of popular culture, such as popular music, typically follows the process of hierarchical diffusion, diffusing rapidly and extensively from hearths or nodes of innovation. Popular culture diffuses rapidly and extensively through the use of modern communications and transportation systems.
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The globalization of pop culture threatens the sustainability of folk cultures because for folk culture, increased connection with popular culture can make it difficult to maintain centuries-old practices. The dominance of popular culture can also impact the environment even though many people ignore this because of its spatial range, including the modification of the natural environment. For example golf, which requires large areas of grass. Another impact of popular culture is the creation of uniform landscapes, which many consider unattractive compared to diverse landscapes. Popular customs may also involve the overuse and depletion of scarce natural
AP Human Geography P4
1/22/2017
1.
A. Folk culture can be defined as culture traditionally practiced by a small, homogeneous, rural group living in relative isolation from other groups.
B. Pop culture can be defined as culture found in a large, heterogeneous society that shares certain habits despite differences in other personal characteristics.
C. The diffusion of folk culture compared to popular culture, is that folk culture is transmitted from one location to another more slowly and on a smaller scale. The spread of folk culture typically follows a process of relocation diffusion (migration of people bringing a cultural trait or cultural complex with them).
D. The diffusion of popular culture, such as popular music, typically follows the process of hierarchical diffusion, diffusing rapidly and extensively from hearths or nodes of innovation. Popular culture diffuses rapidly and extensively through the use of modern communications and transportation systems.
E. …show more content…
The globalization of pop culture threatens the sustainability of folk cultures because for folk culture, increased connection with popular culture can make it difficult to maintain centuries-old practices. The dominance of popular culture can also impact the environment even though many people ignore this because of its spatial range, including the modification of the natural environment. For example golf, which requires large areas of grass. Another impact of popular culture is the creation of uniform landscapes, which many consider unattractive compared to diverse landscapes. Popular customs may also involve the overuse and depletion of scarce natural