CPA - Cultural Patterns Overview

Cultural Patterns

Introduction

The term pop culture has come to be used in a variety of different ways. It might be to describe a particular type of music or to explain a new fashion trend, but not many people are clear about its actual scope. Popular culture is any manifestation of an idea, trend or belief that has spread from one group of people to another until it is accepted in various areas of the world. For most of us, our entire life is based on popular culture. Does this mean we are all the same?   Not exactly, there are small differences in the regionalization of culture as well as small isolated groups that have held onto their own unique culture, known as folk cultures.

Essential Questions

• How does culture diffusion from one location to another?
• What is the interaction between various different cultures?
• What is the difference between popular and folk cultures?
• Why are folk cultures becoming less prevalent?
• How is culture visible within the landscape?

Key Terms

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