Understanding Cultural Diffusion: Types and Examples
Explore the concept of cultural diffusion, a process where cultural traits spread between societies intentionally or unintentionally. Learn about direct, forced, and indirect diffusion, along with examples such as technology, language, and customs. Delve into how cultural diffusion affects various aspects like sports, music, and food, and test your knowledge with a diffusion quiz.
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Definition A process in which one cultural trait, material object, idea, or behavior pattern is spread from one society to another. Can be intentional or unintentional Can have both positive and negative consequences
Kinds of Diffusion 1. Direct Diffusion- direct contact between two cultures i.e trade, intermarriage, warfare. 2. Forced Diffusion/Expansion Diffusion- one culture defeats another and forces its beliefs and customs on the conquered group. 3. Indirect Diffusion - culture spread through middleman or another culture.
Partner Work 1. Identify an example of cultural diffusion that has occurred to you with your partner. 2. Identify which kind of diffusion is it? (Direct, Forced, or Indirect) 3. Reverse roles of speaker and listener. 4. Continue to do partner work until told to stop.
Diffusion of Culture Little ____ ________towns Sports Music Language Foods Religion Clothing Customs
Other Kinds of Diffusion Technology Economies Governments Theories/Ideas
Diffusion Quiz Where did these come from? False teeth (8C BC) Etruria Gears (4C BC) China Paper (2C BC) China Vending machine (1C AD) Alexandria Wheelbarrow (2C AD) China
Diffusion Quiz Where did these come from? Toilet paper (6C AD) China Mechanical clock (8C AD) China Zero (9C AD) India Revolver (16C AD) Germany Refrigerator (18C AD) Scotland
Diffusion Quiz Where did these come from? Polyester (20C AD) Britain Pocket calculator (20C AD) Japan World Wide Web (20C AD) Britain First Web Browser--Mosaic (20C AD) US Refrigerator (18C AD) Scotland
Looking for Signs of Cultural Diffusion Symbols (yin/yang) Materials (teak) Foods (pineapples) Religions (Hinduism) Family or Gender Roles (woman wearing a burqa) Values (red is a lucky color) Language (El Charro Restaurant) Possessions (Pocky candy)
