Culture Part 1

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What is one of the reasons we do not fully understand ourselves, according to the reading?

We have not spent enough time in another culture to question our own. (correct)

We are too focused on individual choice explanations for our behavior.

We are too preoccupied with global views of cultural differences.

We are not aware of the powerful effect of our unique culture.

Why do we tend to accept the 'reality' created by our culture, according to the reading?

We are encouraged to conform to expected behaviors in our culture.

Our culture has always been around us, so we do not question it. (correct)

We are consciously aware of the influence of our culture.

We have a deep understanding of cultural differences.

What does the reading suggest about our choices in daily activities?

They were largely determined before we were born. (correct)

They vary significantly between cultures.

They are influenced by individual preferences rather than cultural norms.

They are primarily shaped by conscious decision-making.

What does the reading suggest about cultural behaviors?

People conform to particular behaviors unconsciously in different ways within any given culture. Signup and view all the answers

Which social institution is highlighted in the text as having a vested interest in maintaining the status quo?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which function do cultural rituals like parades, pledges, prayers, and national anthems serve?

To generate loyalty and support Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary means of transmitting cultural wisdom to the young, as mentioned in the text?

Language Signup and view all the answers

How do languages differ according to the text?

In their written forms, grammar, syntax, and semantics Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used as a euphemism for innocent victims in the text?

Unintended casualties Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe violations of norms in the text?

Transgressions Signup and view all the answers

What do institutions use to encourage conformity to norms in the text?

Sanctions Signup and view all the answers

What are assertions about reality often used by institutions to increase loyalty and shape behavior in the text?

Beliefs Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason language is considered a key indicator of a culture's existence?

It reflects a unique sense of reality and requires cultural immersion for full understanding. Signup and view all the answers

Why have the Waro Indians of Venezuela been able to maintain their unique language and culture?

They have refused to allow their children to learn Spanish and have remained isolated. Signup and view all the answers

What has been a point of contention in various countries regarding languages?

Which languages should be taught or spoken in schools, representing a struggle for cultural survival. Signup and view all the answers

How does Canada accommodate its French and English speakers?

By printing documents and signage in both languages, encouraging a bilingual society. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the study of culture and its impact on individuals and societies?

Sociological imagination Signup and view all the answers

What do institutions, such as family and education, do to young people's actions and thoughts according to the text?

Shape their behavior into cultural norms Signup and view all the answers

How does culture enable humans to access natural resources according to the text?

By maintaining social order Signup and view all the answers

What is the shared product of society that includes material and non-material aspects?

Culture Signup and view all the answers

Which factor affects the perception of freedom in the USA?

The percentage of homeless citizens in the USA Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique characteristic of culture in the USA according to the text?

High level of competitiveness Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what does the willingness of any society to believe its cultural myths represent?

A form of cultural hypnosis Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of members of the culture raising serious questions about the truthfulness of cherished beliefs?

Social disapproval Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the perception of freedom in the USA?

It is negatively affected by the high rate of incarceration Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Culture is the shared products of society, including material and non-material aspects.
Religious groups have resisted change for centuries, as have economic and political institutions.
Humans rely on culture for survival and access to natural resources.
Culture maintains order and provides explanations for human existence, thinking, feelings, and behavior.
Institutions are socially-constructed mechanisms that shape human behavior and form the backbone of every culture.
Institutions, such as family and education, control young people's actions and thoughts for the first 12 years of their lives.
Even those who rebel against institutions eventually conform to important cultural norms.
Non-conformity to significant cultural norms may result in social isolation.
Culture acts as a funnel, shaping individuals and funneling them into a unique society within the larger culture.
Questioning cultural boundaries requires "the sociological imagination" and intellectual liberation.
Humans have conquered Earth through culture, allowing efficient knowledge transmission and dominance over other living things.
Institutions control young people's actions and thoughts for the first 12 years of their lives, shaping their behavior into cultural norms.
Non-conformity to major cultural norms may result in social isolation.
Culture shapes individuals' minds and behaviors through institutions, creating unique societies within larger cultural contexts.
Humans have dominated the Earth through culture, which allows for efficient knowledge transmission and dominance over other living things.
Questioning cultural boundaries and gaining "the sociological imagination" requires intellectual liberation.
Religious and political institutions resist change and have significant influence over human behavior.
Culture enables humans to access natural resources and maintain social order.
Institutions shape young people's behavior and thought patterns, creating cultural norms.
Non-conformity to cultural norms may result in social isolation or exclusion.
The study of culture and its impact on individuals and societies is called "the sociological imagination."
Humans have conquered the Earth through culture, which has allowed for efficient knowledge transmission and dominance over other living things.
Culturally-constructed institutions shape human behavior and funnel individuals into unique societies.

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