How and Why Cultures Change
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How and Why Cultures Change
How has culture in the US changed in past 100 years?Examples?
Cultural Change How and Why Cultures Change Objectives We will be
able to describe the four main factors that cause cultural
change-technology, changes in the environment, new ideas, and
diffusion. We will be able to explain how people can have
difficulty understanding other cultures. What will we learn today?
Did You Know Centuries ago the Tartar people of Central Asia would
shred tough beef to make it easier to eat.This practice moved to
France where it turned into a dish called steak tartare.In Germany,
spices were added to the shredded beef and it was called Hamburg
steak.German immigrants brought the dish to the US where it became
known as the ? Nothing stays the same, but why do cultures
change?
Technology Changing environment New Ideas Diffusion Technology
Technology the skills and tools we use.
Early toolsstone and fire read example from page 20 Your way of
life is influenced by where you live.
Environment Your way of life is influenced by where you live. Read
buffalo example page 20 here New Ideas Cause Cultural Change
Example:People worry about the Earth in new ways and we have
changed our actions. How? New behavior leads to new ideas Movement
of customs and ideas from one place to another
Diffusion Movement of customs and ideas from one place to another
As people move, they exchange goods and ideas. What does rock and
roll have to do with it? Rock music page 20 as people move they
exchange goods ideas The global village Technology sped up
contact
As cultures came into contact with one another it led to change and
growth, but it also can lead to misunderstandings! Understanding
other cultures
Ethnocentrism judge other cultures by the standards of their own
Racism belief that one race is superior to another. Page 22 most
prefer own culture Closure What are the 4 main factors that cause
cultural change?
Make sure you can describe each one!