The spread of a feature or trend from one key person or note of authority or power to other persons or places
centrifugal force
a force that divides people and countries
cultural landscape
the visible imprint of human activity and culture on the landscape
cultural practices
the social activities and interactions - ranging from religious rituals to food preferences to clothing - that collectively distinguish group identity
taboo
A restriction on behavior imposed by social custom.
religion
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
stimulus diffusion
The spread of an underlying principle, even though a specific characteristic is rejected.
cultural relativism
the idea that a person's beliefs, values, and practices should be understood based on that person's own culture, rather than be judged against the criteria of another.
imperialism
domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region
nativist
a person who favors those born in his country and is opposed to immigrants
