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What does rebellion and revolutionary movements primarily aim to achieve?
What is meant by cultural diversity?
Which term describes cultural patterns that strongly oppose the widely accepted norms within a society?
What is culture shock characterized by?
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How can culture lag be defined in sociological terms?
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What does cultural variation refer to?
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Which of the following describes a subculture?
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What is counter culture?
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How is ethnocentrism characterized?
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What does culture shock describe?
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What is cultural relativism?
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Which of the following is an example of high culture?
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Which culture is defined as being practiced by the middle and working classes?
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What is one of the advantages of cultural relativism?
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Which of the following best defines 'discovery' in the context of cultural change?
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What does 'diffusion' refer to in cultural change?
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Which term describes the blending of two distinct cultures over time?
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What is an example of 'material invention'?
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Which of the following is NOT an aspect of cultural relativism?
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What does 'acculturation' involve?
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Which of the following best describes the impact of globalization on cultural change?
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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.
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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.
Additional Terms Related to Culture
- 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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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.
