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Culture
Liam S
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Social Studies
6th Grade
11/21/2011

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Ethnography
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A form of observation writing used by anthropologists which reports what a person observes without the benefit of understanding the culture he/she describes
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Proxemics
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The study of the comfort zone for personal space
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Culture Group
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A group of people who have similarities based on a variety of factors. Things that they may have in common are age, language, and religion.
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Culture Region
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An area where people share the same culture traits. There are 3 types of culture regions: 1. When a culture dominates a country . 2. When there are many cultures in one country. 3. When a culture reaches across country borders.

 

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Ethnocentrism
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A tendency to view other cultures from the perspective of one's culture.
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Culture
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The set of beliefs, values, and practices that a group of people have in common.
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Culture Trait
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An activity of behavior in which people often take part
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Ethnic Group
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A group of people who share a common culture and ancestry
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Cultural Diversity
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The state of having a variety of cultures in the same area.
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Cultural Diffusion
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The spread of culture traits from one region to another.
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Anthropologists
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 A person who studies the origin, the behavior, and the physical, social, and cultural development of humans.
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How does culture change?
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How does culture develop?
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How do ideas spread?
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