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What does a thumbs up symbolize in American culture?
Cultural symbols can have the same meaning across all cultures.
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Give an example of a religious symbol.
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The symbol of a white dove represents ________.
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Which symbol represents Islam?
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Match the following cultural symbols with their meanings:
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Cultural practices are based on individual preferences rather than shared beliefs.
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What are customary and routine behaviors based on shared beliefs called?
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What is the primary institution that determines food distribution and child socialization in hunting and gathering societies?
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Hunting and gathering societies typically have more than 50 members.
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What are the two primary roles in the division of labor in hunting and gathering societies?
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In pastoral societies, people rely on __________ for survival.
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What type of farming allows for permanent settlements and social stratification?
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Agricultural societies primarily use temporary tools for farming.
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Pastoral societies usually follow their animals to fresh __________ grounds.
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Match the following societies with their main characteristics:
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What characteristic defines feudal societies?
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Industrial societies emerged as a result of the Agricultural Revolution.
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What term is used to describe the process of learning one's society and its culture?
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Post-industrial societies are also known as __________ societies.
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Match the following types of societies with their characteristics:
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What is one of the key developments during the 'dawn of civilization'?
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Symbols and practices play a role in the transfer and preservation of culture.
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What societal class is primarily responsible for cultivating land in feudal societies?
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What is a characteristic of industrial societies?
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Settlements grow into towns and cities, becoming trade centers due to scarce resources.
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What term is often used to describe the period recognized for the development of leisure and humanities?
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Post-industrial societies are also known as __________ societies.
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Match the following types of societies with their main characteristic:
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What requires a highly skilled labor force?
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Digital societies focus primarily on manufacturing goods.
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What allows organized systems of exchange between suppliers and manufacturers in industrial societies?
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Which of the following is considered the first agent of socialization?
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School is an agent of socialization that affects only academic behavior.
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What term is used to describe the process of becoming competent in one's culture?
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A person's peer group usually consists of individuals who share similar _____ and interests.
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Match the following agents of socialization with their descriptions:
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Which agent of socialization is characterized by the influence of shared interests among similar aged individuals?
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Social media has no significant impact on personal development and socialization.
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Name one other important agent of socialization besides family, school, and peer groups.
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Study Notes
Cultural Symbols and Practices
- Symbols represent abstract ideas or concepts that hold meaning within a culture.
- Common cultural symbols include language, gestures, and religious icons.
- The same symbol can have different meanings across cultures (e.g., thumbs up vs. middle finger).
- Cultural practices reflect customary behaviors based on shared beliefs, such as rituals and festivals.
Social Symbols and Practices
- Social symbols indicate a person's social or economic status and address societal issues.
- Examples include the white dove (peace), red heart (love), and various traffic signs.
- Societal structure often includes primary institutions such as the family, which is the foundation for socialization.
Types of Societies
- Hunting and Gathering Societies: Small, nomadic groups with less than 50 members; equal division of labor; men hunt, women gather.
- Pastoral Societies: Rely on herding animals; nomadic, following livestock to fresh grazing areas; surplus goods produced from livestock.
- Horticultural Societies: Use human power and hand-held tools for farming; can establish permanent settlements; includes subsistence and surplus farming.
- Agricultural Societies: Utilize advanced tools like plows; engage in crop rotation and irrigation; marked by growth of towns and trade centers, known as the "dawn of civilization."
- Feudal Societies: Hierarchical power based on land ownership; lords manage fiefdoms worked by peasants; authority passed through family lines.
- Industrial Societies: Emerged from the Industrial Revolution; characterized by a demand for skilled labor and organized systems of material exchange.
- Post-Industrial Societies: Also called information societies; focus on producing information and services through digital technology.
Significance of Symbols and Practices
- Symbols and practices transmit culture, beliefs, and ideologies across generations.
- They are essential for preserving traditions and acting as a foundation for societal improvement and development.
Socialization
- Socialization is the process of learning societal norms and culture through interaction.
- Family: The first agent of socialization; shapes habits, beliefs, and personality during childhood.
- School: Provides a setting for interacting with peers and authority figures, shaping behavior and societal contributions.
- Peer Groups: Influence self-acceptance and belonging, particularly during formative years.
- Social Media: Plays an increasing role in socialization, affecting personal development and lifestyle significantly.
Enculturation
- Enculturation is the process of acquiring cultural competency, both conscious and unconscious.
- It encompasses the internalization of cultural values and norms throughout life stages.
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