Fiveable
Fiveable

Cultural Exchange

Definition

Cultural exchange refers to the mutual sharing of ideas, beliefs, customs, traditions, or practices between different cultures.

Analogy

Think of cultural exchange as a potluck dinner where each person brings a dish from their own culture. It's an opportunity for everyone present to taste different flavors and experience new culinary traditions.

Related terms

Assimilation: Assimilation refers to the process by which individuals or groups adopt the culture of another society or group.

Multiculturalism: Multiculturalism is the coexistence or recognition of multiple cultures within one society while celebrating diversity.

Intercultural Communication: Intercultural communication involves interactions between individuals from different cultural backgrounds who may have distinct communication styles and expectations.

collegeable - rocket pep

Are you a college student?

  • Study guides for the entire semester

  • 200k practice questions

  • Glossary of 50k key terms - memorize important vocab



© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.

AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.


© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.

AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.