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Sociology
11th Grade
12/07/2011

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Cultural Diversity

the cultural variety and cultural differences that exist in the world, a society, or an institution: Dying languages and urbanization are threats to cultural diversity.
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Cultural Diffusion

The spread of cultural traits to other countries

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Ethnocentrism

The firm belief our culture is superior to that of others

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Cultural Universals

Similarties shared by all cultures

Ex: Cooking, Body Adornment, Religion, Myths, and Folklore, Sports, Families, Housing, Music, Funerals, Language.

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