Old Order Amish in modern society have retained definite customs and traditions. At the heart of their thinking is the belief that resolving conflicts peacefully within their own cultural group is a necessity. In times of conscription of young men, alternative service in governmental-approved civilian work is performed instead of military service.…

The Holdeman Mennonites live in many states of the United States, and in Canada. They represent a unique culture with definite beliefs and philosophies. The physical appearance of the Holdeman Mennonites readily identifies who they are. Too frequently, outside viewers feel that the Old Order Amish with their horse drawn carriages, horse drawn farm…

Lifestyles of three cultural groups (Amish, Hutterites, Bedouins) illustrate social stability isolated from change. Students should study stable cultures in order to understand the role of tradition, minority group contributions, and different ways people achieve common goals of food production, housing, and personal satisfaction. For journal…