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This document covers the Amish people in the United States and Canada. It discusses their history, beliefs, and way of life, and how they differ from other Americans. It is useful for students studying the Amish.
What's inside
- The Amish in the United States and Canada
- Amish beliefs and way of life
- Amish history and origins
- Amish communities and the Ordnung
- Amish language and education
- Amish health care and medical practices
Who it is for: Students taking ANT 101. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
The Amish live in the United States and Canada. Their beliefs and practices are explained. Students learn about Amish life and culture.
Amish beliefs and history
The Amish are a religious group who believe their faith and way of life are inseparable. They originated in Europe and moved to America in the 1730s. They live in small communities and avoid individualism.
Amish community and rules
The Amish live by a set of unwritten rules called the Ordnung. They value harmony, unity, and togetherness. They avoid modern conveniences that might damage their community.
Amish language, marriage, and family
The Amish use three languages: Pennsylvania Dutch, High German, and English. They marry only within their community and have large families. They educate their children in their own schools until age 14.
Amish healthcare and religious beliefs
The Amish have a non-clinical approach to healthcare. They value humility and calmness. They do not involve themselves in state or national government.
Key terms
- Ordnung
- The set of unwritten rules that define Amish life.
- Hochmut
- Pride, arrogance, haughtiness, which the Amish avoid.
- Demut
- Humility, which the Amish value highly.
- Gelassenhelt
- Calmness, composure, placidity, which the Amish value.
- Pennsylvania Dutch
- The German dialect that the Amish speak at home.
- Rumspringa
- The period of time after age 16 when Amish children can experience life outside the community.
Questions this document helps with
- What are the main beliefs of the Amish?
- How do the Amish live in their communities?
- What is the Amish approach to healthcare?
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