Virtual Field Trip 2
CULTURAL DIFFUSION FIELD TRIP
A modern example of cultural diffusion is the ubiquity of Latin food in American cooking. Enchiladas, tacos, guacamole and salsa are cultural products that originated in Latin American cuisine and diffused into American cooking as the Latin American population increased in the United States. An additional example is the popularity of sushi in America. Cultural diffusion simply refers to the transfer or movement of one cultural trait or product from its society of origin to a new society or societies.
Now let us go and explore some examples of the 8 aspects of culture that have spread across the globe for the many reasons. Follow this Link for some pictures and captions that will describe results of cultural diffusion.
A modern example of cultural diffusion is the ubiquity of Latin food in American cooking. Enchiladas, tacos, guacamole and salsa are cultural products that originated in Latin American cuisine and diffused into American cooking as the Latin American population increased in the United States. An additional example is the popularity of sushi in America. Cultural diffusion simply refers to the transfer or movement of one cultural trait or product from its society of origin to a new society or societies.
Now let us go and explore some examples of the 8 aspects of culture that have spread across the globe for the many reasons. Follow this Link for some pictures and captions that will describe results of cultural diffusion.
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