Cultural Variation Quiz

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What does rebellion and revolutionary movements primarily aim to achieve?

Strengthen cultural diversity and norms

Change the social order and replace leadership (correct)

Preserve existing leadership and social order

Enhance cultural lag within society

What is meant by cultural diversity?

The uniformity of cultural practices within a group

The differentiation of culture across different societies (correct)

The suppression of minority cultures

The existence of a single dominant culture

Which term describes cultural patterns that strongly oppose the widely accepted norms within a society?

Counterculture (correct)

Sub-culture

High culture

Ideal culture

What is culture shock characterized by?

Inability to read meaning in one’s surroundings Signup and view all the answers

How can culture lag be defined in sociological terms?

When some parts of society change more slowly than others Signup and view all the answers

What does cultural variation refer to?

Diversity in social patterns exhibited by different human groups. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a subculture?

A distinctive culture that shares values differing from the larger society. Signup and view all the answers

What is counter culture?

A culture that actively rejects the dominant culture. Signup and view all the answers

How is ethnocentrism characterized?

Believing one's own culture is superior to others. Signup and view all the answers

What does culture shock describe?

A feeling of disorientation in an unfamiliar culture. Signup and view all the answers

What is cultural relativism?

Assessing a culture by its own standards. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of high culture?

Attending art galleries. Signup and view all the answers

Which culture is defined as being practiced by the middle and working classes?

Popular Culture. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the advantages of cultural relativism?

It promotes cooperation among different cultures. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines 'discovery' in the context of cultural change?

The process of finding previously unknown objects or places. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'diffusion' refer to in cultural change?

The spread of cultural traits through direct contact. Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the blending of two distinct cultures over time?

Assimilation Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of 'material invention'?

The invention of the wheel. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an aspect of cultural relativism?

Establishing a hierarchy of cultures. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'acculturation' involve?

Cultural borrowing and imitation. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the impact of globalization on cultural change?

Globalization introduces new ideas and ways of living. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cultural Variation

Represents the diversity in social patterns exhibited by human groups globally, including music, dance, languages, cuisine, and art.
Awareness of differences and similarities occurs during cultural interactions.
Cultural diversity exists not just among different countries but also within societies sharing the same culture.

Cultural Universals

Family units are a common cultural universal recognized across all human societies as foundational for social structures.

Types of Cultural Variation

Subculture: A shared culture featuring distinct mores, folkways, and values that differ from the larger society, showcasing unique beliefs.
Counterculture: Cultures actively opposing mainstream societal norms and values.
High Culture: Culture patronized by society's upper classes, such as opera and classical music.
Popular Culture: Culture prevalent among middle and working-class populations.

Ethnocentrism and Culture Shock

Ethnocentrism: A perspective that regards one's own culture as superior to others, potentially leading to conflict when faced with cultural differences.
Culture Shock: Feelings of disorientation and uncertainty experienced when entering an unfamiliar culture, often accompanied by feelings of fear.

Cultural Relativism

Involves evaluating a culture based on its own standards rather than through the lens of another culture.
Promotes respect, equality, and cooperation among diverse societies, aiding in the preservation of cultural practices and traditions.
Encourages a judgment-free society by fostering acceptance of different cultural practices.

Cultural Change

Cultural change occurs through new living methods and ideas entering from globalization.

Causes of Cultural Change

Discovery: Finding previously unknown objects, concepts, or practices, such as the ability to cook discovered through fire.
Invention: Creative processes yielding new, original products or methods; examples include the development of languages and social systems.
Diffusion: Spread of cultural traits through direct contact and interaction. Includes:
- Acculturation: Cultural borrowing, such as Filipinos being proficient in English.
- Assimilation: The blending of distinct cultures, e.g., American influences on Filipino immigrants.
- Amalgamation: Biological merging of different societies, such as intermarriage.
Colonization: Political and social control over a colony, illustrated by the Hispanic cultural influence in the Philippines.
Rebellions: Movements aimed at transforming existing social structures and norms.

Cultural Diversity: Differentiation of cultures worldwide, emphasizing that no culture is inherently superior; best suited to meet particular group needs.
Culture Lag: The phenomenon where certain societal parts evolve slower than others, leading to disparities.
Ideal Culture: Social patterns defined by cultural values and norms.
Real Culture: Actual cultural practices that may not always align with ideals.
High Culture: Distinctive cultural practices of a society’s elite.
Popular Culture: Common cultural practices among the general population.
Culture Change: The process of a culture evolving over time.

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Description

This quiz explores the rich diversity of social patterns and cultural aspects exhibited by different human groups around the world. Through questions about music, dance, languages, cuisine, and art, participants will gain insights into the uniqueness and commonalities of cultures. Test your knowledge of how cultural variation impacts interaction and understanding among different societies.