University:
University of Toronto
Course:
GGR111 | Human Geography
Academic year:

2022
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19

Pages:

2
Author:

Kevin Riddle

Diffusion E-S-P-N Chart 1. 2. 3. Conduct research to find two examples of diffusion: one historical example and one contemporary example. Classify each type of diffusion (relocation, hierarchical, contagious, stimulus, etc.) Explain the economic (E), social (S), political (P), and environmental (N) effects of each example of diffusion. Example of Diffusion Type of Diffusion Hierarchical The South Korean diffusion government is helping fund K pop bands travel around the world and spread their form of music. Historical: Economic Effects E Social Effects S More money is being inputted into the k-pop industry, therefore changing the economy of South Korea, and helping gain more revenue for South Korea. More people start being influenced by k-pop and have those cultural aspects integrated slowly into daily life. Political Effects P The state/country may want to help sponsor this example to help diffuse K-pop cultural aspects even more. Environmental Effects N There could be positive and negative environmental effects. If k-pop spreads so much and becomes a staple all over the world, anything they say or do can influence others. If a k-pop group donates to a climate change fund, they could influence their fans to do the same, which benefits the environment. It could also go vice versa, and they could say global warming doesn’t exist and many might start believing that. Example of Diffusion Type of Diffusion Economic Effects E Social Effects S Political Effects P Environmental Effects N Contemporary: Electronic media or pop culture/digitization Contagious diffusion vc With the diffusion of electronic Most electronic media/digitization media is in English, comes an increase It is easier for causing many of employment and news to get out or countries to start productivity. More for politicians to teaching English as opportunities spread their ideas a second or even because of more or to gain first language. access to resources supporters through Many indigenous and technology. the use of languages may also The economy electronic media. be lost because of benefits from this this. electronic media in this case. The use of technology for electronic media can be harmful to the environment. Many pieces of technology use natural resources and can create greenhouse gases when they are assembled. Since electronic media is being diffused, this means that