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SUBSISTENCE MODESName:Course:Professor Name:(June 06, 2012) Subsistence ModesIntroductionThe primary mode of subsistence for the Amish people is farming. Thus, they are horticulturalists. These people are mostly farmers. They plant various crops annually basing on the season. The Amish women are mostly involved with tendering gardens. All these activities make the Amish people to feed themselves. In the actual sense, the Amish have been tillers of the land for a very long time. This makes them people of the land. While still newly married, the Amish couples are normally offered a piece of land by one of the fathers. The land is offered for the couple to get a chance of cultivating the land. Currently, the Amish do not utilize modern agricultural implements. They still depend upon the ancient farming ways to cultivate and harvest their crops (Haviland, et al. 2010). This paper addresses the Primary Mode of Subsistence of the Amish in relation to their culture and way of life. In the real sense, all aspects of the Amish culture are dependent upon a list of documented or oral rules called Ordnung. These rules outline the basis for the Amish faith. Additionally, the rules assist in the definition of what being an Amish really means. For Amish individuals, the Ordnung simply dictates almost all aspects of their lifestyles. This ranges from dressing, length of hair, styles and farming techniques. Actually, the Ordnung normally vary from one community to another and one order to another. This gives an explanation as to the reason why some Amish can be seen riding automobiles while others reject even using lights powered by batteries. Beliefs and Values of the Amish CultureThe Amish normally speak German, English and a Pennsylvanian German dialect or Pennsylvania Dutch. This dialect represents the native tongue for the Amish. When it comes to dressing, the Amish show various characteristics. The Amish people believe a lot in education. On the contrary, they only offer formal education up to the eighth grade and only within their private schools. Based on religious principles, the Amish are exempt from compulsory attendance of school beyond the eighth grade. According to the Amish culture, the family represents the most significant social unit. Large families with many children are a common characteristic of these people. Chores are normally well defined by sexual roles within their homes. Actually, the man normally works on farm. On the other hand, the woman carries out the cleaning, washing, cooking alongside other domestic chores. In the real sense, there exist various expectations. On the contrary, the father is taken as the head of the family within the Amish culture. Within this culture, the Amish normally marry Amish. Actually, intermarriage is prohibited. In addition, divorce is not allowed. Cases of separation are also very rare (Haviland, et al. 2010).Normally, the Amish follow strictly the rules of social order as stipulated in their code of re...