Culture and Structure in Politics
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What is the main focus when sociologically analyzing culture?

  • The cultural differences between Quebec and Ontario
  • The stereotypes of working- and upper-class cultures
  • The lifestyle differences between downtown Toronto and St John's, Newfoundland
  • The regional and local variation in national cultures (correct)

    • In what way do national cultures differ according to the text?

  • National cultures are homogenous across different regions
  • National cultures have no regional or local variation
  • National cultures show significant regional and local variation (correct)
  • National cultures are only influenced by social class

    • Which aspect of culture does the text suggest is shaped by physical space?

  • Regional and local variation (correct)
  • Age and gender
  • Race and ethnicity
  • Social class

    • What are some of the social boundaries that differentiate between cultures, according to the text?

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

    Which cultural variations exist in a broader cultural environment of greater similarities than differences?

    <p>Regional and local cultural differences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is cited for its impersonality and inward-looking character, according to the text?

    <p>Toronto's urbanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between representative democracy and the Canadian national anthem?

    <p>Representative democracy is deeply rooted in Canadian culture, while the national anthem is not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is representative democracy considered a structural dimension of social life?

    <p>Because it involves immense material resources and influences social behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does representative democracy not qualify as culture?

    <p>Because it does not exist to be received and understood as having a meaning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is squarely in the realm of culture according to the passage?

    <p>Political ideologies expressed in political discourses, conversations, newspaper articles, and books.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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