Culture Vocab

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Shared ideas, beliefs, and practices of a group.

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Culture

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Process of increasing global connections in economy, politics, and culture.

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Globalization

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A business operating in multiple countries

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Multinational corporation

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Spread of beliefs and traditions from their origin to other places

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Cultural diffusion

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Increasing similarity in cultural landscapes.

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Placelessness

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Spread of American brands, values, and attitudes.

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Americanization

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Cultural homogenization

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When cultures become increasingly similar.

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Cultural Polarization

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When different cultures become more distinct and conflicts arise more often.

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Renewed interest in protecting a town's unique character and culture

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Neolocalism

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Culture's local and global influence.

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Glocalization