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Which of the following is NOT considered an element of culture, according to the provided text?

  • Social Media (correct)
  • Symbols
  • Language
  • Beliefs

Based on the text, what is the primary mechanism through which individuals acquire and adopt cultural practices and beliefs?

  • Acculturation
  • Socialization
  • Enculturation (correct)
  • Assimilation

Which of the following is a direct outcome of the enculturation process?

  • Creation of new technologies
  • Identity formation (correct)
  • Formation of political parties
  • Development of economic systems

Which of the following best describes the concept of values as an element of culture?

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The text's example of jumping on New Year's Eve to gain extra height is provided as an example of what element of culture?

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What can be considered a representation of a cultural belief?

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The text suggests that a child's adoption of a behavior consistently practiced within their household is an example of...

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What is the primary role of language in the context of culture, according to the text?

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What is the principle of cultural relativism?

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Which of the following is NOT a cause of cultural change?

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Which of the following is NOT a form of cultural diffusion?

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Which of the following best describes the concept of 'assimilation'?

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Which of the following is an example of a cultural change driven by 'rebellion/revolution'?

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What is the main difference between 'acculturation' and 'assimilation'?

<p>Acculturation involves adopting elements from another culture, while assimilation means losing one's original identity. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best reflects the core idea of cultural relativism?

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Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to globalization?

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Based on the provided text, what is the best definition of norms?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of culture as described in the text?

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What is the primary difference between ascribed and achieved status?

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Which of the following best exemplifies enculturation?

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The text states that culture is cumulative. Which of the following examples best demonstrates this concept?

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Which of the following is NOT a method of cultural communication mentioned in the text?

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How does the text define dynamic culture?

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Which of the following best demonstrates a practice of diversity within a culture?

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What is the primary goal of acculturation?

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Which of the following best defines mainstream culture?

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Which genre is typically associated with pop culture?

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How is high culture distinguished from mainstream culture?

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What is a defining characteristic of counterculture?

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Which of the following elements is associated with high culture?

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What role do countercultures play in society?

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What is pop culture's relationship to mainstream culture?

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What is the primary focus of the LGBTQ+ rights movement?

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Which of the following best defines a subculture?

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What term refers to the belief that one's own culture is superior to others?

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Which of the following describes xenophobia?

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In what way does xenocentrism manifest in Filipino society?

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What is cosplay primarily associated with?

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Which example would NOT fall under the e-sports subculture?

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What does the term 'patriarchal standards' refer to in the context of cultural practices?

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Enculturation

The process by which individuals learn and adopt the culture of the society or community they are born into or become part of.

Identity Formation

The development of a distinct and cohesive sense of self, influenced by cultural experiences and interactions.

Beliefs

Ideas or convictions accepted as true, often without proof. These can be based on faith, tradition, or personal experience.

Symbols

Objects, gestures, or signs that represent ideas or concepts. They can be physical or abstract.

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Language

A system of communication using words, gestures, or symbols to convey meaning. It's how we share information and express ourselves.

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Values

Core principles or standards that guide behavior and decision-making. These reflect what people value in their society.

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Culture

A complex whole that encompasses beliefs, practices, values, attitudes, laws, norms, artifacts, symbols, and knowledge that people learn and share as members of society.

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Status

A person's position or rank in a social hierarchy.

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Ascribed Status

Status assigned at birth or later in life.

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Achieved Status

Status acquired consciously through effort, talent, decisions, and accomplishments.

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Norms

Culturally determined rules that guide behavior, what's right/wrong, proper/improper.

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Culture is Learned

Culture is not innate, but learned through interactions and experiences.

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Culture is Shared

Culture is shared by members of a group or society, creating a collective identity.

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Culture is Dynamic

Culture constantly changes and adapts to new influences, challenges, and circumstances.

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Culture is Diverse

Culture encompasses a wide range of beliefs, practices, and traditions within and between societies.

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Mainstream Culture

The dominant set of cultural practices, beliefs, and trends that are widely accepted and practiced by the majority of a society.

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High Culture

Types of culture usually associated with the elite or upper classes of society, often considered sophisticated and intellectual.

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Pop Culture

Cultural practices, beliefs, and trends that are widely produced, consumed, and popular amongst a large group of people.

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Counterculture

A group or movement that actively rejects and opposes the mainstream culture, often seeking to replace dominant cultural norms with alternative values and practices.

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Subculture

A specific cultural group within a larger society that shares distinct values, beliefs, and practices.

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Ethnocentrism

The practice of comparing other cultures to your own and automatically considering them inferior.

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Xenocentrism

A preference for foreign things, believing that other countries' products, styles, or ideas are better than your own.

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Xenophobia

Fear of what is perceived as foreign or strange.

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E-Sports Subculture (Gamers)

This subculture focuses on video game competitions, live streaming, and online communities centered around specific games.

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Cosplay

This subculture involves dressing up as characters from anime, manga, comics, or video games.

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LGBTQ+ Rights Movement

The LGBTQ+ rights movement advocates for equal rights, acceptance, and visibility for people with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.

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LGBTQ+ Rights Movement in the Philippines

This movement challenges patriarchal and heteronormative standards that dominate Filipino society.

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Cultural Relativism

The idea that a person's beliefs, values, and practices should be understood and interpreted based on their own culture, rather than judged against the standards of another culture.

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Globalization

Increasing interconnectedness of the world's economies, cultures, and populations due to advancements in communication, transportation, and trade.

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Cultural Diffusion

The spread of cultural elements from one culture to another, encompassing borrowing, adapting, and integrating traits.

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Assimilation

A process where a person or group fully adopts the cultural traits of another group, losing their original identity.

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Invention

Creation of new tools, technologies, ideas, or systems.

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Discovery

Finding or uncovering something that was previously unknown or unrecognized.

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Colonization

One nation or group exerting control over another.

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Rebellion/Revolution

Cultural changes that arise in response to oppression, colonization, or perceived injustices, aiming to restore cultural pride, reclaim autonomy, or establish a new sociopolitical order.

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Study Notes

Culture and Society

  • Culture is defined as a complex whole encompassing beliefs, practices, values, attitudes, laws, norms, artifacts, symbols, knowledge, and everything a person learns and shares as a member of society.

Elements of Culture

  • Beliefs: Ideas or convictions accepted as true, often without proof. Examples include belief in higher powers like God or superstitions like jumping for good luck.

  • Symbols: Objects, gestures, or signs representing ideas or concepts. Examples include religious icons, hand signals, and flags.

  • Language: A system of communication using words, gestures, or symbols. Examples include spoken languages and sign languages, as well as various forms of body language.

  • Values: Core principles or standards guiding behavior and decision-making. Examples could be respecting elders, honesty, or hard work.

  • Status: A person's position or rank in a social hierarchy. Two types:

  • Ascribed: Given at birth or assigned later in life (e.g., age, sex, ethnicity).

  • Achieved: Acquired through effort, talent, decisions, and accomplishments (e.g., occupation, education).

  • Norms: Culturally determined rules guiding behavior regarding right versus wrong. Types include:

  • Folkways: Informal norms maintaining social harmony (e.g., saying "thank you").

  • Mores: Strong norms with moral or ethical importance (e.g., honesty, avoiding theft).

  • Laws: Formal norms established and enforced by legal authority (e.g., traffic laws).

  • Taboos: Deeply ingrained norms prohibiting unthinkable acts (e.g., incest).

  • Rituals: Norms associated with cultural or ceremonial practices (e.g., religious ceremonies, holidays).

  • Conventions: Social norms guiding acceptable public behavior (e.g., queueing).

  • Professional/Role-Specific: Norms governing appropriate behavior in specific roles (e.g., doctor-patient relationship).

  • Cultural/Group-Specific: Norms unique to a culture or group (e.g., regional customs and greetings).

Culture in Sociological Perspective

  • Mainstream Culture: Dominant cultural practices, beliefs, and trends widely accepted by most of a society.

  • Love Culture (Pop Culture): Aspects of culture mass-produced, widely consumed, and popular among diverse groups.

  • High Culture: Cultural products and practices seen as sophisticated, intellectual, commonly associated with elite groups.

  • Subculture: A group within a larger society sharing distinct beliefs, interests, and practices differing from mainstream culture.

  • Examples: Examples include E-Sports (Gamers) and Cosplay (costume play).

  • Counterculture: A cultural movement or group actively rejecting and opposing mainstream culture. They often seek to replace dominant norms with alternatives and influence social change.

  • Examples: Examples include the LGBTQ+ rights movement and certain youth cultures.

Causes of Cultural Change

  • Globalization: Increasing interconnectedness among the world's economies and populations due to communication technologies, transportation and trade.
  • Colonization: One nation or group exerted control over another. Can lead to oppression and perceived injustice.
  • Discovery/Invention: Finding or uncovering something new. Or creating new tools, technologies, or ideas.
  • Diffusion: Spread of cultural elements between cultures. Includes patterns: Acculturation (borrowing and adapting traits while retaining cultural identity), Assimilation (embracing cultural traits of another group losing one's own identity), Amalgamation (merging of different cultural elements to form a new unique culture or identity), Enculturation (learning and adopting norms and values of one's culture).
  • Rebellion/Revolution: A response to oppression and injustices, to reclaim autonomy, and establish new sociopolitical orders.

Other Cultural Concepts

  • Ethnocentrism: Judging other cultures by the standards of one's own, usually believing one's own culture is superior.
  • Xenocentrism: A preference for the foreign, believing foreign products or ideas are superior.
  • Xenophobia: Fear or dislike of what is perceived as foreign or strange.
  • Cultural Relativism: Understanding and interpreting a culture on its own terms rather than judging it by another culture's standards.

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Test your understanding of cultural elements and concepts with this engaging quiz. Explore the mechanisms of enculturation, the role of values, and the significance of language in cultural practices. Each question will challenge you to apply your knowledge on how individuals acquire and adopt cultural beliefs.

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