12 Domains of Culture Flashcards
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12 Domains of Culture Flashcards

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What does 'History and Myth' refer to?

  • A cultural system that provides meaning
  • A record and stories to explain origins (correct)
  • A form of creative expression
  • The study of politics
  • What are 'Political and Social Relations' primarily concerned with?

    Organization of leadership, power, authority, and individual's links in the community.

    What role does 'Religion and Spirituality' play in culture?

    Provides meaning and preserves social order and unity.

    Define 'Family and Kinship'.

    <p>Groups related through blood ties, marriage, or strong emotional bonds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between 'Sex' and 'Gender'?

    <p>Sex refers to biological differences; gender refers to cultural categorization of behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Language and Communication' encompass?

    <p>Sharing information and cultural practices of meaning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is 'Learning and Knowledge' acquired?

    <p>Through formal structures like schools and observations of adults or peers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Time and Space' influence in a culture?

    <p>Behavior in public, movement through landscapes, and housing arrangement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'Aesthetics and Recreation'.

    <p>Creative expression guided by principles of imagination, beauty, skill, and style.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is covered under 'Sustenance and Health'?

    <p>How cultures feed themselves and their theories on disease and healing practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Economics and Resources' define?

    <p>Production, distribution, and consumption of goods essential for survival.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between 'Technology and Material'?

    <p>Technologies transform the physical world and are influenced by societal development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    History and Myth

    • History reflects documented past events, while myths are narratives used to explain community origins and significant occurrences
    • Myths are not typically verified and serve cultural storytelling purposes

    Political and Social Relations

    • This domain encompasses community organization regarding leadership, power, and authority structures
    • Highlights the connections individuals share with others in their community, emphasizing social networks and relationships

    Religion and Spirituality

    • Religion acts as a cultural framework providing individuals with meaning and purpose
    • Both religion and spirituality play crucial roles in maintaining social order and fostering unity within communities

    Family and Kinship

    • Encompasses groups of individuals bonded through blood relations, marriage, or strong emotional connections
    • Family structures are fundamental to cultural identity and social dynamics

    Sex and Gender

    • Sex pertains to biological distinctions between males and females
    • Gender is a cultural construct that encompasses societal norms regarding masculine and feminine behaviors

    Language and Communication

    • Language is the system used for information exchange, crucial for community interaction
    • Communication includes both verbal and non-verbal practices essential for conveying meaning within cultures

    Learning and Knowledge

    • Knowledge acquisition occurs through formal education systems, like schools
    • Informal learning takes place through observation of adults and peers, highlighting experiential knowledge

    Time and Space

    • This domain influences cultural behaviors in public settings and spatial organization
    • Shapes how communities navigate their environments and position their housing and other elements

    Aesthetics and Recreation

    • Aesthetics relate to creative expressions defined by imagination, beauty, skill, and stylistic elements
    • Recreational activities reflect cultural values and communal practices of creativity

    Sustenance and Health

    • Focuses on how cultures approach food acquisition and dietary practices
    • Includes beliefs related to health, disease theories, and healing practices within different cultures

    Economics and Resources

    • Cultures establish norms and methods for producing, distributing, and consuming goods
    • Defines survival needs, emphasizing cultural perspectives on necessary versus unnecessary goods

    Technology and Material

    • Technology serves as a means for societies to alter their physical environment
    • Material culture is shaped significantly by technological developments and influences societal progress

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    Explore the key concepts within the 12 domains of culture through these informative flashcards. Each card provides definitions and distinctions between domains such as history, political relations, and religion. Perfect for students seeking to grasp cultural studies.

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