Human Geography Ch. 4.1 Compare and contrast popular and folk culture and the geographic patterns associated with each. Folk vs. Popular Cultures

The Hutterites

The Amish

Culture Traits There are two categories of culture traits: Material Non-material Aspects of culture that exist in the mental realm, such as beliefs, values, practices, and aesthetics mental/non-tangible Aspects of culture people construct, such as houses, clothing, sports, food, dance physical/tangible

Folk or Local Culture A group of people who identify with one another based on similar culture traits and traditions and who view themselves as unique.

Folk or Local Culture Homogeneous Unique Isolated/rural Changes little over time Relocation diffusion Typically closed to outsiders Unknown hearths Shared religion and language Economic activity usually farming Homes built from local materials Usually in lesser developed regions

Folk Culture - Examples Native Americans Hasidic Jews Amish

Video - Amish List several characteristics of the Amish from the video.

Diffusion of Folk Culture - Relocation Diffusion

Popular Culture A diverse group of people who adopt a particular culture trait, such as music, dance, dress, and food regardless of their cultural backgrounds. What is popular changes frequently and can found throughout various landscapes.

Popular Culture Heterogeneous Similar Widespread Typically urban Changes often Hierarchical diffusion Open to anyone Known hearths Diverse religions and languages Economic activity usually not farming Homes built from global materials Usually in higher developed regions

Popular Culture - Examples

Popular Culture Diffusion Hierarchical Diffusion - Popular culture diffuses from: Most connected places to lesser connected places Most connected people to lesser connected people Not everyone is affected