Unit 3: APHG

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Perceptual region

The way we perceive and categorize different regions

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Cultural relaitvism

The idea that different cultures have their own values, beliefs, and practices that should be respected by others

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Ethnocentrism

When someone believes that their culture is superior to others

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Sequent occupancy

The idea the different groups of people have inhabited an area overtime, leaving their cultural/ historical imprints

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Ethnic neighborhoods

Areas within cities where people from a specific ethnicity/ cultural group tend to live together

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Ethnoburb

A suburban area with a cluster of a particular ethnic population

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Ethnic enclave

A smaller area within a city where a specific ethnic group is concentrated

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Gendered spaces

Areas designed for typically associated with a particular gender

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Creolization

The process where different cultures blend together to create a new, unique culture.

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Pidgin

When people who speak different languages blend their languages together to make a simplified mix

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Lingua franca

A language that is used as a common way for communication between speakers of different native languages

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Syncretism

When beliefs and practices get mixed up and create something new

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Colonialism

When one country takes control over another area and sets up its own government and economy

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Imperialism

When a powerful country extends its influence and control over other territories

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Linguistic imperialism

When one language dominates others

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Time-space convergence

The idea that technology makes places feel closer because it takes less time to travel there

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Language divergence

When a single language splits into other distinct languages overtime

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Universalizing religion

Religions that aim to spread their beliefs to everyone, reguaring location or culture

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Ethnic religion

Religions that are closely tied to specific cultures or locations

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Assimilation

When a person starts to blend into surrounding culture

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Acculturation

When different cultures exchange and adopt traits while keeping their own unique

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Multiculturalism

When multiple cultures coexist within a society and diversity is celebrated and respected

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