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What is the definition of culture?
Culture is that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, arts, morals, law, custom, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society.
What are the two types of culture?
Material culture and nonmaterial culture.
Which of the following is an example of a symbol?
What does the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis propose?
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The strict prohibition of behavior that is strongly held by society is known as a ______.
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Which of the following is an example of a mores?
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What is ethnocentrism?
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What is the main idea of cultural relativism?
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What are norms?
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What is multiculturalism?
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Study Notes
Defining Culture & Society
- Culture is the way of life of a group of people, manifested through material objects, beliefs, and practices
- Culture is shaped by symbols, language, norms, values, and beliefs
- Culture is dynamic and ever-evolving.
- Society is the shared community of people who share a common culture
Components of Culture
- Symbols - anything with meaning that is understood by people within the same culture
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Language - a system of symbols that enables communication among people
- Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis (linguistic determinism) - holds that people see and understand the world through the cultural lens of language
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Norms - expected behavior and established rules in society
- Mores - norms that are widely observed and have great moral significance
- Taboo - strongly forbidden practices
- Folkways - norms for routine or casual interaction
Types of Culture
- Material Culture - physical things created by members of society
- Nonmaterial Culture - ideas and other non-physical things created by the members of the society
Dominant Culture
- Refers to the established language, religion, values, rituals, and social customs that are often the norm for society as a whole
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Explore the concepts of culture and society in this quiz. Understand the dynamic nature of culture, the components that shape it, and how society is formed by shared beliefs and practices. Test your knowledge on symbols, language, norms, and the types of culture that exist.
