Question

learning: chapter 4: issues surrounding folk and popular culture
question ①
what is one challenge to amish folk culture today?
answer
○ an influx of tourists from nearby metropolitan areas or urban areas who gawk at amish culture
○ changing their livelihoods from farming to other occupations
○ a decrease in land values in traditional amish communities such as lancaster, pennsylvania
○ integrating small amounts of modern electronics into their daily lives
○ a steady increase in the populations of amish towns
○ i dont know yet

Explanation:

Amish folk culture centers on traditional, insular rural life tied to farming. A major modern challenge is the influx of tourists who intrude on their privacy, disrupt their daily routines, and turn their cultural practices into a spectacle, threatening their ability to maintain their secluded, traditional way of life.

Answer:

An influx of tourists from nearby metropolitan areas or urban areas who gawk at Amish culture