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Download full textEdiger, Marlow – 1985
The Old Order Amish, or Mennonites, are a religious sect that represents both a traditional and changing culture. Their conservatism is evidenced in their rural way of life, large families of 8 to 12 children, use of horse drawn farm machinery and transportation, nonuse of electricity, and uniformity of dress. The Old Order Amish also present a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Amish, Cultural Isolation, Cultural Traits
