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What are the three components that make up culture according to the provided content?
Which characteristic of culture indicates that it evolves and changes over time?
Which of the following represents non-material cultural heritage?
Herbert Spencer's view on society compares it to which of the following?
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Which term accurately describes the sharing and acceptance of culture through social interactions?
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Which aspect of culture is primarily composed of aspects that can be physically touched or seen?
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Which of the following describes a social norm that is formally written down?
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What term is used to describe behavior that goes against established cultural norms?
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Which process is NOT a cause of cultural change?
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What is the primary role of language in culture?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a component of non-material culture?
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What do Herbert Spencer's ideas about society emphasize?
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What is one of the current threats to cultural heritage mentioned?
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What concept does Herbert Spencer associate with the evolution of society?
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What is considered non-material cultural heritage?
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Which of the following best represents the impact of globalization on cultural heritage?
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Which of the following disciplines contributes to the understanding of society as a complex system?
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What are the immediate threats to cultural heritage as mentioned in the content?
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What does UNESCO emphasize about intangible cultural heritage?
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Which of the following is an example of a significant historical heritage site?
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What distinguishes non-material cultural heritage from other forms of heritage?
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According to August Comte's view of sociology, what is essential to understand society?
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Who is credited with coining the term 'sociology'?
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What is the process called when one culture spreads to another through learning?
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Which term describes cultural items that spread from one society to another, often through the work of missionaries?
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What is it called when a culture completely assimilates into another culture?
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Which of the following describes the belief that one's own culture is superior to others?
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What term is used to describe the time lag between a culture's changes and its adaptation to those changes?
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What theory, proposed by Herbert Spencer, compares society to a living organism that evolves over time?
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What term is used for cultural traits that are common across all cultures?
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What type of heritage consists of the historical practices and expressions recognized by a community?
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Study Notes
Society and Culture
- Society is a group of individuals sharing a common culture, shaped by interactions, exchanges, and trade.
- Human societies exhibit similarities and differences in culture, potentially leading to conflicts due to various rational perspectives.
- Societal formation arises from mutual stimulus-response networks among individuals, exemplified by cultural phenomena like K-dramas.
- Study of society involves anthropology (practices/traditions), sociology (interactions), and political science (power dynamics).
Components and Characteristics of Culture
- Culture is defined by three components: ideas, activities, and artifacts.
- Ideas encompass abstract concepts, beliefs, and rules; activities entail celebrations and rituals; artifacts are tangible products produced from ideas.
- Culture is learned through socialization and is shared among members, allowing for the cultivation of values.
- Characteristics of culture include being learned (through experiences), shared (creating unity), cumulative (knowledge adds up), dynamic (changes with environment), and diverse across groups.
Non-material Cultural Heritage
- Intangible cultural heritage includes traditions such as dances and rituals, recognized by communities over time.
- Assesses the significance of heritage today amid challenges like globalization and cultural homogenization.
- Emphasizes preservation for future generations against threats of lack of support and understanding.
Historical Context in Sociology
- August Comte coined the term "sociology," advocating for understanding society as it is rather than how it should be.
- Herbert Spencer posited the "survival of the fittest" argument, likening society to an evolving organism.
Elements of Culture
- Material culture includes tangible items; non-material encompasses language, values, norms, beliefs, and sanctions.
- Norms define what is acceptable within a society, with formal (documented) and informal (commonly understood) norms.
- Deviance represents actions against established norms, which can evolve over time; taboos signify prohibitions within a culture.
Cultural Change
- Cultural change occurs through innovation (introducing new ideas) and diffusion (spreading cultural items between societies).
- Enculturation and socialization are processes through which culture is learned, while integration reflects total assimilation into a culture.
- Cultural variation aspects include subcultures (ethnic groups, classes) and countercultures (opposing larger societal norms).
Attitudes Toward Culture
- Ethnocentrism arises from viewing one’s culture as superior, fostering misunderstandings of unfamiliar cultures.
- Xenocentrism reflects the belief in the inferiority of one's culture, while cultural relativism promotes understanding different cultures.
- Recognizes the influence of colonization, where colonizers and colonies exchange cultural products.
Heritage Significance
- Heritage can be tangible (landmarks) or intangible (folk dances), integral to identity and inspiration for future generations.
- Examples of heritage include natural (myths), built (historical landmarks), and intangible (traditions).
- Significance is measured through historical, architectural, aesthetic, scientific, social, and symbolic criteria, contributing to collective cultural pride.
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of society and culture, exploring how they shape human interactions, exchanges, and societal formation. It also delves into the components of culture, such as ideas, activities, and artifacts, and their characteristics. This is essential for understanding the complexities of human societies and cultural phenomena.
