Cultural Sociology Concepts

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

Cultural relativism

Ethnocentrism (correct)

Cultural acceptance

Universalism

Which term describes the practice of not judging a culture based on one's own cultural standards?

Whitewashing

Social change

Ethnocentrism

Cultural relativism (correct)

Which concept emphasizes the universal truths that should be defended regardless of cultural differences?

Universalism (correct)

Relativism

Cultural acceptance

Cultural tolerance

What is the basic unit of society according to the text?

Family Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the practice of glossing over or covering up vices, crimes, or scandals using a biased presentation of data to improve one's reputation?

Whitewashing Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe variations or modifications in the social patterns?

Social change Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of Filipino culture according to the text?

Individualism Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary perspective on society discussed in the text?

Collectivist Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of Filipino culture?

Unchanging and rigid Signup and view all the answers

The text suggests that which of the following is a key driver of social change in Filipino culture?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of studying social science according to the text?

To improve critical thinking skills Signup and view all the answers

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

Pouting lips Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of cultural differences in society?

They are a contested site of meaning, where individuals and groups negotiate and fight over the 'agreed upon' and 'appropriate' meanings given to reality Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between culture and society?

Culture and society are completely intertwined and inseparable Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of socialization and enculturation in the transmission of culture according to the text?

Culture is transmitted through both socialization and enculturation Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between cultural differences and social change according to the text?

New cultural trends and embracing cultural differences can drive social change Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest is the primary purpose of culture?

To serve as a unifying force that brings people together Signup and view all the answers

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