2 min read•january 21, 2023
Danna Esther Gelfand
Danna Esther Gelfand
As time progresses, cultural diffusion causes the altering of the cultural landscape, practices, innovations, and ideas. Acculturation is defined as the adoption of cultural and social characteristics of one society that is controlled by another society with the minority of inhabitants adapting and adopting the host culture's experiences.
Ex: Spanish speakers that immigrated to the United States and learned English mostly speak it when in public while also speaking their native language around friends and family from Spain. Mongols conquered China and largely adopted Chinese culture.
Transculturation differs in that it is an equal exchange or flow of traits between two cultural groups.
Ex: Strong influence of both Buddhism and Confucianism in East Asia. One did not dominate the other but rather Buddhism diffused and interacted with Confucianism.
Syncretism is the birth of a new cultural trait from blending two or more cultural characteristics
Ex: Sikhism which combines elements of Islam and Hinduism, in addition to Baha’i which accepts other religious founders, and Shin-Buddhist which blends Buddhism and Shinto practices in Japan.
Assimilation occurs when the minority culture integrates, absorbs the host culture, and in the process loses aspects of their native customs.
Ex: Immigrating to a new country and no longer speaking your native language or carrying on your traditional customs. The Latin language and culture is an early example adopted and the basis of most modern-day languages. The language became dominant due to the power of the Roman people.
Cultural appropriation describes a situation where a dominant cultural group takes a product or idea from an oppressed/minority cultural group and uses it for its own benefit.
Ex: Using a Native-American tribal name as an American sports team name (Redskins, Blackhawks, etc.). Cultural imperialism is the invasion of one culture into another by dominating.
Review Questions:
🎥 Watch: AP HUG - Race and Ethnicity
Acculturation
: Acculturation is the process of adopting the cultural traits or social patterns of another group.Appropriation
: Cultural appropriation is the adoption or borrowing of elements from another culture, particularly when a dominant culture borrows from a minority or marginalized culture without permission or proper understanding.Assimilation
: Assimilation is the process by which a person or group's culture begins to resemble that of another group. This often happens when two different cultures come into contact and one adopts the customs, traditions, and behaviors of the other.Cultural Diffusion
: Cultural diffusion is the spread of cultural beliefs, social activities, and ideas from one group to another.Cultural Imperialism
: Cultural imperialism refers to the domination of one culture over another, often by a more powerful nation imposing its cultural values, beliefs, and practices on a less powerful nation. This can lead to the erosion or suppression of the dominated culture's own traditions and customs.Syncretism
: Syncretism involves combining elements from different religions or schools of thought into one cohesive system.Transculturation
: Transculturation is a phenomenon where aspects of different cultures merge together to create a unique blend.2 min read•january 21, 2023
Danna Esther Gelfand
Danna Esther Gelfand
As time progresses, cultural diffusion causes the altering of the cultural landscape, practices, innovations, and ideas. Acculturation is defined as the adoption of cultural and social characteristics of one society that is controlled by another society with the minority of inhabitants adapting and adopting the host culture's experiences.
Ex: Spanish speakers that immigrated to the United States and learned English mostly speak it when in public while also speaking their native language around friends and family from Spain. Mongols conquered China and largely adopted Chinese culture.
Transculturation differs in that it is an equal exchange or flow of traits between two cultural groups.
Ex: Strong influence of both Buddhism and Confucianism in East Asia. One did not dominate the other but rather Buddhism diffused and interacted with Confucianism.
Syncretism is the birth of a new cultural trait from blending two or more cultural characteristics
Ex: Sikhism which combines elements of Islam and Hinduism, in addition to Baha’i which accepts other religious founders, and Shin-Buddhist which blends Buddhism and Shinto practices in Japan.
Assimilation occurs when the minority culture integrates, absorbs the host culture, and in the process loses aspects of their native customs.
Ex: Immigrating to a new country and no longer speaking your native language or carrying on your traditional customs. The Latin language and culture is an early example adopted and the basis of most modern-day languages. The language became dominant due to the power of the Roman people.
Cultural appropriation describes a situation where a dominant cultural group takes a product or idea from an oppressed/minority cultural group and uses it for its own benefit.
Ex: Using a Native-American tribal name as an American sports team name (Redskins, Blackhawks, etc.). Cultural imperialism is the invasion of one culture into another by dominating.
Review Questions:
🎥 Watch: AP HUG - Race and Ethnicity
Acculturation
: Acculturation is the process of adopting the cultural traits or social patterns of another group.Appropriation
: Cultural appropriation is the adoption or borrowing of elements from another culture, particularly when a dominant culture borrows from a minority or marginalized culture without permission or proper understanding.Assimilation
: Assimilation is the process by which a person or group's culture begins to resemble that of another group. This often happens when two different cultures come into contact and one adopts the customs, traditions, and behaviors of the other.Cultural Diffusion
: Cultural diffusion is the spread of cultural beliefs, social activities, and ideas from one group to another.Cultural Imperialism
: Cultural imperialism refers to the domination of one culture over another, often by a more powerful nation imposing its cultural values, beliefs, and practices on a less powerful nation. This can lead to the erosion or suppression of the dominated culture's own traditions and customs.Syncretism
: Syncretism involves combining elements from different religions or schools of thought into one cohesive system.Transculturation
: Transculturation is a phenomenon where aspects of different cultures merge together to create a unique blend.© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
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