Urban society, the societal segment that resides in cities, has always been an intriguing subject for anthropologists. Its complexities, diversity, and constantly evolving nature provide a fertile ground for anthropological study.
The Folk-Urban Continuum is a theoretical construct in anthropology and sociology that postulates a smooth and gradual transition from rural, folk societies to urban, modern ones. The concept was first introduced by American sociologist Robert Redfield in 1941.