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Chapter 4. An Introduction to Human Geography The Cultural Landscape, 8e James M. Rubenstein. Folk and Popular Culture. PPT by Abe Goldman. What is culture?. From the Latin word, cultus , which means “to care for” which implies:

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  1. Chapter 4 An Introduction to Human Geography The Cultural Landscape, 8e James M. Rubenstein Folk and Popular Culture PPT by Abe Goldman

  2. What is culture? • From the Latin word, cultus, which means “to care for” which implies: • “to take care of” (cultivate)… material wealth including food, clothing, shelter, expressions of art, history and folklore • “to care about” (cult)… customary ideas, beliefs, communication, attitudes, perceptions and values derived from language, religion and ethnicity • The body of customary beliefs, values, material traits and social and political institutions that together constitute the distinct tradition of a group of people

  3. Culture is like an iceberg LANGUAGE HOLIDAYS ARTS HISTORY FOODS FOLKLORE COMMUNICATIONS BELIEFS ATTITUDES VALUES PERCEPTIONS

  4. CULTURE CONFLICT? • Often occurs because of violation of an unspoken and unseen culture norm of the group • Some aspects of culture are not readily perceived by those outside the culture group

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