Q Folk Culture = Culture traditionally practiced by a small, rural, homogeneous group living in relative isolation from other groups. Often having anonymous originator(s), unknown hearth(s) and date(s), it varies from place to place at a given time, generally rejects change, and is often connected to the environment. Folk customs diffuse slowly through relocation diffusion. Popular Culture = Culture traditionally practiced by a large, urban, heterogeneous society that shares certain customs despite differences in personal characteristics. Often having identified originator(s), known hearth(s) and date(s), it varies from time to time at a given place, normally accepts or demands change, and often modifies the environment for a desired purpose. Popular customs diffuse quickly through relocation and expansion diffusion. Many Human Geographers study the impact of the rapid diffusion of popular culture on folk cultures. For your discussion post: 1. Explain how the diffusion of popular culture could have a negative impact on a folk culture. and 2. Explain how the diffusion of popular culture could have a positive impact on a folk culture.
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