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?

<p>Family (C)</p> 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?

<p>Whitewashing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Social change (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Individualism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Collectivist (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Unchanging and rigid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To improve critical thinking skills (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Pouting lips (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of cultural differences in society?

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

What is the relationship between culture and society?

<p>Culture and society are completely intertwined and inseparable (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Culture is transmitted through both socialization and enculturation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>New cultural trends and embracing cultural differences can drive social change (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To serve as a unifying force that brings people together (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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