3.1 - Understanding Cultural Concepts in Human Geography

Culture is a complex and multifaceted concept that is central to understanding human geography. It encompasses a wide range of elements, including cultural traits, artifacts, popular culture, norms, and taboos. The way we perceive and interpret other cultures is also influenced by our own cultural lens, leading to concepts like ethnocentrism and cultural relativism.

Define the concept of cultural traits and provide an example.

Describe the difference between popular culture and folk culture in terms of their distribution and diffusion.

Explain how ethnocentrism can influence an individual's perception of other cultures.

Explain the concept of cultural relativism and how it can be used to understand cultural differences.

Explain how cultural norms and taboos can influence the behavior of individuals within a society.

Explain the relationship between cultural artifacts and the society in which they are produced.

Explain the degree to which popular culture can influence and change traditional cultural traits.