Now that you have an idea about the factors of and barriers to cultural diffusion, let’s look at how cultural diffusion changes cultures around the world. Each of the spheres below represents an area in which cultural change has taken place.

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Summary

In this lesson, you were introduced to the concept of cultural diffusion. Cultural diffusion can be seen in the various foods we eat, the sports we play, and the clothes we wear. Migration, trade, and war are factors of cultural diffusion while some geographical features can become barriers. As globalization increases, the possibility for cultural diffusion also increases.