What are examples of regional cultures in the United States?

Answer 1

The pay people act, dress, and talk in the south is an example of culture regional to the southern U.S.

Answer 2

McDonald's has almost leaved the playing field, but good regional foods still predominates. Wherever I travel in the USA I always hit the little Mom and Pop restaurants where the locals gather. I think the food is what still differentiates regional cultures in this country.

Answer 3

The United States is a patchwork of regional cultures. However, because of the influence of mass communication -- particularly television -- once easily distinguishable variations are more difficult to pinpoint. Here are some regional subcultures with which you may not be familiar:

Old Order Amish -- mainly in Pennsylvania, but found throughout the midwest, and even as far west as Arizona.

Hutterites -- like Amish, but they use modern farm machinery -- mainly in the northwest, particularly Montana and Idaho.

Connecticut Yankee -- distinctive accent and language usage.

***** Patois -- not to be confused with African American, this is a language grouping of people who were abandoned off the east coast (for example, on the islands off the coast of Georgia) when slavery was abolished. They speak a mixture of Caribbean-tainted West African dialect, plus English, plus neologisms that they made up because they knew no existing terms for certain things.

Cajun -- mainly in Louisiana, more prominant in the lesser known cities, like Lafayette or smaller. Heavy French accent and heritage. They are descendents of the "Arcadians," French immigrants who originally settled in Maine.

Cuban -- very prominent in Florida, particularly Miami-Dade county. Originated by people who fled Cuba when Castro's revolution was successful. Now, there are more Cuban Americans than immigrant Cuban nationals.

Russo-American -- in and around Healdsburg, California. These are descendents of Russians who settled in the Golden State in the early 1800's. The Russian River is named for them.

Too many Indian Nations and tribes to list, but think about the difference between the Oneida of New York and the Hopi of Arizona.

Mennonites -- most have moved to cities and adopted the mainstream culture, but there are still active communities in Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah. In California, the city of Reedly still has remnants of Mennonite culture.

Gypsy -- mainly found in inner cities with large populations. Formerly nomadic, many have settled into neighborhoods. However, they continue to practice many customs of their nomadic ancestors.

East Indian -- there are large Punjabi communities of farmers in the western states. They are not like the stereotyped images on such TV shows as the Simpsons.

Finally, one of my personal favorites is specific to one city -- Taos, New Mexico. This is a very artistic area. But, many of the people also believe in flying saucers and other paranormal phenomenon. The people are intelligent and creative. But, they are certainly different from almost everyplace else that I've been in this huge nation.

Answer 4

A regional culture would be the Appalachian Mountains. Their culture is self sufficient living. Simple life. Providing for their own needs. Quilting, Hunting, Gardening, Farming, etc.

Answer 5

Southwest. Hispanic and Native Americans culture and heritage. El Paso, Ruidoso, NM, Santa Fe, NM are very rich in culture and traditions, including their religious practices, for the Native Americans the Sweat Lodges are very popular, the drumming circles, Mariachis and traditional food for the Hispanics in the border town of El paso, TX.

Answer 6

Regional cultures are those spatially defined communities that share values, attitudes, opinions, lifestyles, symbols, and behaviours that are unique to that community. Examples would include the Amish and Pennsylvania Dutch.

Answer 7

a good example is the Cajuns in Atchafalya area of Louisiana. They are a very different sort of folk there from the rest of the country

Answer 8

The midwest, Manhattan, LA, the south. These all have different "feels".

Example I know best: the midwest: country music, trucks, big lawns, fish fries, hunting and fishing, fairly religious, winter preparation, big weddings, lots of beer, tailgating.

Answer 9

Latinos in California; Native Americans in Arizona; Caucasians in the Northeast, and the list goes on and on.

Answer 10

East Coast (New York) tough, fast paced, cramped.

West Coast (California) easy going, laid back, spacious.

South (Carolina's, Georgia, Texas) hospitable, slow, enjoyable, has many social classes.

North (Chicago) cold, segregated, industrial

Mid-West (Idaho, Iowa, Kansas) farming, small towns, community gatherings.