Explain cultural diffusion and give an example.

• A. Cultural diffusion is the spread of cultural elements between societies; example: adoption of sushi worldwide.
• B. Cultural diffusion refers to the isolation of cultures.
• C. Cultural diffusion is the government regulation of cultural practices.
• D. Cultural diffusion is a biological process.

Answer: (A)

Cultural diffusion is the spread of cultural elements between societies through contact and interaction. This happens when people trade, migrate, travel, or share through media and technology, allowing ideas, foods, beliefs, and practices to move from one culture to another. An example is sushi gaining popularity worldwide; Japanese cuisine has been adopted and adapted in many countries, showing how a cultural trait travels beyond its origin. This contrasts with the idea of isolation, which would keep cultures separate; it also isn’t about government regulation or biology, which are unrelated to how cultures exchange elements.