Cultural geography facts for kids
Cultural geography is a cool part of human geography. It's all about how culture and places are connected! Think about it: every place has its own unique way of life. Cultural geography studies how things like language, religion, food, and even how people govern themselves change or stay the same from one place to another. It also looks at how humans use and shape the spaces around them.
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What Do Cultural Geographers Study?
Cultural geography covers many interesting topics. Here are some of the main areas they explore:
How Cultures Connect Globally
- Globalization is when cultures around the world become more connected and similar. Imagine how music, movies, or even food from one country can become popular everywhere!
- Westernization is a type of globalization. It's when ideas, customs, and ways of life from Western countries (like the United States or Europe) spread to other parts of the world. Other similar processes include modernization or americanization.
- Sometimes, one culture might become very strong and influence others. This can be called cultural imperialism. It's like when a popular trend from one place spreads and changes how people live in another.
How Places Have Unique Cultures
- Cultural areal differentiation means studying how different places have different ways of life. This includes everything from their ideas and attitudes to their languages, traditions, and even how power is organized. It helps us understand why one region feels so different from another.
- Cultural landscapes are places that show how humans have shaped their environment over time. Think of old farms, unique city designs, or even special gardens. They tell a story about the people who lived there.
- Cultural ecology looks at how people interact with their natural environment. It studies how culture affects the environment and how the environment affects culture.
Other Interesting Topics
- The spirit of place is about the unique feeling or atmosphere a specific location has.
- Colonialism is when one country takes control of another territory and its people. Post-colonialism studies what happens after these countries gain independence.
- Internationalism is about countries working together for common goals.
- Immigration is when people move into a new country, and emigration is when they leave their home country.
- Ecotourism is a way of traveling that focuses on visiting natural areas while protecting the environment and supporting local communities.
Images for kids
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A world map illustrating cultural areas.
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Charles Booth in the 19th century produced a series of books, Life and Labour of the People in London, with various maps highlighting poverty in the city
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Regional map of Gamelan, Kulintang, and Piphat music culture in Southeast Asia
See also
In Spanish: Geografía cultural para niños
