Sociology: Culture and Social Norms

What term refers to norms that do not have great moral significance attached to them?

Which term describes a group with its own unique values, norms, and behaviors that exist within a larger culture?

What does the term 'real culture' refer to?

Which term describes the transmission by schools of cultural goals that are not openly acknowledged?

What are common features found in all human cultures called?

Which term refers to physical objects created by human groups?

What is the term for a behavior that violates significant social norms?

What is the Japanese word for 'senior' in schools?

What is the interactive process through which people learn the basic skills, values, beliefs, and behavior patterns of a society?

What does the Japanese school entrance require of?

What does a Japanese school day consist of?

What is the difference between subculture and counterculture?

Cultural Norms and Groups

Non-Moral Norms: These are standards not inherently tied to ethical considerations.
Subcultures: Groups within a larger culture characterized by their distinctive values, norms, and behaviors.
Counterculture: A subculture that actively rejects and opposes the dominant cultural norms.

Cultural Concepts

Real Culture: This term refers to the actual behavior and practices of individuals in a society, often contrasting with the ideal values promoted by that society.
Hidden Curriculum: Refers to the unspoken and informal teachings in schools that convey cultural goals and values not explicitly outlined in official curricula.
Cultural Universals: Features or practices found in all human cultures, reflecting common human experiences.

Physical and Normative Aspects

Artifacts: Physical objects created and used by human groups, reflecting cultural identity.
Deviance: Behavior that significantly violates societal norms, often leading to social disapproval or sanctions.

Japanese Educational Context

Japanese Word for 'Senior': The term is "senpai".
Entrance Requirements for Japanese Schools: Applicants must adhere to specific standards, often including interviews, entrance exams, and assessments.
Structure of a Japanese School Day: Typically involves a combination of academic classes, moral education, and often includes cleaning and communal activities.

Socialization: The interactive process through which individuals learn essential skills, values, beliefs, and behavioral patterns within their society.

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