Folk and Popular Culture

NAME:DATE:PERIOD: Ch. 4 Folk and Popular Culture Key Issue 1 Where Are Folk and Popular Leisure Activities Distributed? Rubenstein, p.112-121 1. a. Define culture: the body of material traits, customary beliefs, and social reform, that together constitute the distinct tradition for a group of people (a set of belief systems, behaviors, and values) b. Identify and define/give examples of each of the three parts of the definition of culture. Material traits- the visible elements that a group possesses and leaves behind for the future, language & religion, and ethnicity & political institutions Customary beliefs- language and religion Social forms- ethnicity and political institutions 2. Similarities and differences between cultures is a largely a result of the interaction, or lack thereof, of two or more cultures. 3. Differentiate between habit, custom, and culture AND give an example of each: Unlike custom, a habit is a repetitive act that a particular individual every day. A custom is therefore a habit that has been widely adopted by a group of people. Collection of customs= group’s material culture. I. INTRODUCING FOLK AND POPULAR CULTURE 4. This is the most important part of the entire chapter! Take detailed notes on the two categories of culture (and differences between them): a. Folk culture- traditionally practiced primarily by small, homogeneous groups living in isolated rural areas b. Popular culture- found in large, heterogeneous societies that share certain habits despite differences in other personal characteristics 5. Identify the two main elements of culture: a. Daily necessities of food, clothing, and shelter b. Leisure activities, such as arts and recreation NAME:DATE:PERIOD: II. ORIGIN, DIFFUSION, AND DISTRIBUTION OF FOLK AND POPULAR CULTURE Characteristic Folk Culture Popular Culture Origin Folk culture often has anonymous hearths, originating from anonymous sources, at unknown dates, through unidentified originators. It may also have multiple hearths, originating independently in isolated locations. Popular culture is typically traceable to a specific person or corporation in a particular place. It tis most often a product of developed countries, especially in North America and Europe. Diffusion – method and speed Folk culture is transmitted from one location to another relatively slowly and on a small scale, primarily through relocation diffusion (migration). Popular culture typically spreads through a process of hierarchical diffusion, diffusing rapidly and extensively from hearths or nodes of innovation with the help of modern communications. Distribution A combination of local physical and cultural factors influences the distinctive distribution of folk culture. Popular culture is distributed widely across many countries, with little regard for physical factors. The distribution is influenced by the ability of people to access the content. The principal obstacle to access is lack of income to purchase the material. 6. Complete the chart below comparing the origin, diffusion, and distribution of folk & popular culture. 7. What geographic factors account for the diversity of cultures in the Himalayas? The geographic factors isolate each cultural groups, so the groups produce distinctive folk customs due to the limited interaction between them. III. GEOGRAPHIC DIFFERENCES BETWEEN FOLK AND POPULAR CULTURE 8. How do the regions covered by folk versus popular culture differ and why do they differ? 9. Consider the section describing the connections among musicians. Due to globalization, today connections/interactions don’t have to stem from… NAME:DATE:PERIOD: IV. ORIGIN AND DIFFUSION OF FOLK AND POPULAR MUSIC? 10. Take detailed notes on the originand characteristicsof folk music: Travels as people migrate; European and African influences; modern folk music= rap or country 11. Take detailed notes on the originand diffusionof popular music: 12. Refer to Figure 4-12. The map illustrates the idea that though popular music (and pop culture in general) is distributed over large areas, there are often _______________________ variations. V. ORIGIN AND DIFFUSION OF FOLK AND POPULAR SPORTS 13. a. What is the world’s most popular sport? Soccer (for US; Football everywhere else) b. Describe the origin of this sport: Originated as a folk sport in England but reached world popularity in the world c. How does its origin reflect the origin of elements of folk culture in general? through diffusion, folk culture can be apart of global culture d. The diffusion of soccer demonstrates that through diffusion, folk customs can become part of global culture. e. Describe the diffusion of soccer: f. What is the most widely-viewed event world-wide? World cup 14. Label popular “surviving folk sports” with the countries in which they are the most popular. NAME:DATE:PERIOD: 15. How does the diffusion of sports demonstrate both globalization trends and local/regional identity?