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AP Human Geography
Unit 3 – Cultural Geography
Topic 3.8
Unit 3 – Cultural Geography
3.8 Effects of Cultural Diffusion
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What is the main difference between acculturation and transculturation?
Transculturation involves a forced exchange, while acculturation happens voluntarily.
Acculturation means integrating into a new culture, while transculturation refers to losing aspects of native culture.
In acculturation, original culture dominates; in transculturation, the host culture prevails.
Acculturation involves adoption of cultural traits, while transculturation refers to an equal exchange of traits.
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AP Human Geography - 3.8 Effects of Cultural Diffusion
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Acculturation
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