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The Amish

The Amish. Where do they live?. Population. Amish populations have 4% growth per annum They average 6.8 children per family. History. The Amish were founded in 1693 by Jakob Ammann in Europe

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The Amish

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  1. The Amish

  2. Where do they live?

  3. Population • Amish populations have 4% growth per annum • They average 6.8 children per family

  4. History • The Amish were founded in 1693 by JakobAmmann in Europe • They fled because of religious persecution and set up separatist communities in parts of America, Canada and even Ireland • They speak a German/Swiss dialect known as Pennsylvania German or Pennsylvania Dutch • Outsiders are known as “English” or “Yankees”

  5. German Words • Ordnung – the rules of the Amish • Shunning – being thrown out of the church for breaking the rules • Rumspringa – ‘running around’ • Hochmut – pride/vanity • Demut – humility • Gelassenneit – Calmness, composure, placidity

  6. Rules • Clothing must be plain and simple • No make up or jewellery • No labour-saving technology or electricity • Limited use of phones • No photos (inspire vanity) • No formal schooling beyond year 8 • Limited contact with the outside world for “friendship with the world is against God”

  7. Beliefs and Values • The family is more important than the individual • Rural life and work is highly valued • No work on Sundays • Community and collaboration are important • Worship is conducted in homes, not churches • Baptism between the ages of 16 – 25 • Members must marry within the religion • Non-violence • Members cannot accept charity from mainstream society

  8. The Mainstream and the Amish • Quest for individual identity • Pursuit of happiness main objective in life • Materialism and achievement respected and rewarded • Separation from family is encouraged • Youth and beauty highly valued • Anti-individual orientation • Subsistence agriculture and welfare of the group the main priority • Wealth is evenly distributed and education limited • Belonging to a family is highly valued • Appearance is unimportant

  9. RURAL LIFE The Amish value hard work and encourage young boys to work the fields with their fathers. Men and women’s roles are clearly delineated.

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