Why is folk culture cluster

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Cancel Download. Presentation is loading. Please wait. Copy to clipboard. In contrast, the countries in the East European and Balkan regions had historical links to the Ottoman Empire, and weaker ties to the West. These countries were deeply penetrated by communism, and they practice more conservative and in-group orientated orthodox religions. Latin American societies take life as it comes, accept its unpredictability as a fact of life, and do not over-worry.

There is less concern with institutional goals than with family bonds. Within Latin America, Bolivia, and Peru are much higher in Power Distance and Collectivism than their neighbours, possibly reflecting their relatively low relative exposure to European culture and their poor economic development.

This cultural value profile describes societies in which the struggle to overcome poverty legitimises active change and exploitation of the environment, and reinforces group solidarity over individual uniqueness. There is great variation within this cultural region on all values but Collectivism. Within the Africa and Middle East cluster, the Sub-Saharan African cluster includes societies with a history of slavery, Christian missionary efforts, and a distinctive shared philosophy of humaneness.

Sub-Saharan Africa societies report stronger scores for Humane Orientation. This attribute highlights the humanistic model of these societies, which live a difficult and rural life. South Africa is the only African nation with a dominant Individualist orientation part of the Anglo cluster. Middle Eastern societies report lower scores in Uncertainty Avoidance, Future Orientation, and Gender Egalitarianism than other clusters, but higher scores in Collectivism and Restraint.

The Middle East cluster represents societies that believe the future unfolds according to the will of Allah and must not be approached using instrumental means. Instead, the family forms the basis for insurance against future contingencies, and males give primary protection and support. Turkey is higher in Individualism but lower in Power Distance compared with its Middle East neighbours.

This reflects a secular democratic political system, historical influences from Eastern Europe, and its struggle to join the West. The nations in this cluster, despite a diversity of external influences, share an inclination to assimilate external and modern influences into their indigenous cultures.

They have displayed throughout history a peaceful and interactive coexistence of diversity for example, in religious beliefs. This cultural value profile describes societies that emphasise the fulfilling of obligations in a hierarchical system with a deep community orientation.

The Confucian Asia cluster is defined by a strong historical influence of Confucian ideology. The goals are collective and family orientated.

Rewards are significant for the achievement of collective goals. Intro A. Habit vs. What is Culture? Chapter 4, Section 1. Similar presentations. Upload Log in. My presentations Profile Feedback Log out. Log in. Auth with social network: Registration Forgot your password?

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