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Redfield's "The Folk Society" (1947) presents a conceptual framework for understanding societies based on a continuum from 'folk' to 'urban.' He characterizes folk societies as small, isolated, homogeneous, and tradition-bound, with strong kinship ties and a sacred worldview. These societies exhibit a high degree of social solidarity and shared values. Redfield contrasts this with urban societies, which are larger, more heterogeneous, and characterized by individualism, secularism, and weaker social bonds. He uses the example of Tepoztlán, Mexico, to illustrate some aspects of folk culture, though acknowledging the limitations of applying a pure 'folk' typology. The essay explores the impact of urbanization and the transition from folk to urban, highlighting the changes in social organization, values, and worldview that accompany this process.

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