Perceptual region
The way we perceive and categorize different regions
Cultural relaitvism
The idea that different cultures have their own values, beliefs, and practices that should be respected by others
Ethnocentrism
When someone believes that their culture is superior to others
Sequent occupancy
The idea the different groups of people have inhabited an area overtime, leaving their cultural/ historical imprints
Ethnic neighborhoods
Areas within cities where people from a specific ethnicity/ cultural group tend to live together
Ethnoburb
A suburban area with a cluster of a particular ethnic population
Ethnic enclave
A smaller area within a city where a specific ethnic group is concentrated
Gendered spaces
Areas designed for typically associated with a particular gender
Creolization
The process where different cultures blend together to create a new, unique culture.
Pidgin
When people who speak different languages blend their languages together to make a simplified mix
Lingua franca
A language that is used as a common way for communication between speakers of different native languages
Syncretism
When beliefs and practices get mixed up and create something new
Colonialism
When one country takes control over another area and sets up its own government and economy
Imperialism
When a powerful country extends its influence and control over other territories
Linguistic imperialism
When one language dominates others
Time-space convergence
The idea that technology makes places feel closer because it takes less time to travel there
Language divergence
When a single language splits into other distinct languages overtime
Universalizing religion
Religions that aim to spread their beliefs to everyone, reguaring location or culture
Ethnic religion
Religions that are closely tied to specific cultures or locations
Assimilation
When a person starts to blend into surrounding culture
Acculturation
When different cultures exchange and adopt traits while keeping their own unique
Multiculturalism
When multiple cultures coexist within a society and diversity is celebrated and respected