Understanding Aspects of Culture: Material vs Nonmaterial Culture

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Material culture consists of intangible objects created by humans.

False (B)

Non-material culture includes the language spoken by a society's members.

True (A)

Non-material culture does not involve attitudes and outlooks of individuals.

False (B)

Customs and tastes are examples of material culture.

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Values in a society are defined by the physical objects they possess.

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Material culture is sometimes referred to as civilization.

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Folkways are strict norms that are strictly enforced in society.

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Values and beliefs are interchangeable terms in sociology.

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Mores are norms that are considered unimportant to a culture's core values.

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Beliefs reflect specific descriptions of the nature of the universe and humanity's place in it.

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Violating mores can lead to various forms of punishment, such as public ridicule and ostracism.

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Norms vary in importance to a culture, with folkways being considered the most crucial.

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Material and Non-material Culture

  • Material culture consists of tangible objects created by humans.
  • Non-material culture includes intangible aspects like language, beliefs, values, and norms.
  • Customs and tastes are examples of non-material culture, not material culture.
  • Values in a society are not defined by the physical objects they possess.
  • Material culture is sometimes referred to as civilization.

Norms and Values

  • Folkways are informal norms, not strict norms that are strictly enforced.
  • Values and beliefs are not interchangeable terms; values are general principles, while beliefs are specific descriptions of the universe and humanity's place in it.
  • Mores are norms considered important to a culture's core values, violating them can lead to punishments like public ridicule or ostracism.
  • Norms vary in importance, with mores being considered more crucial than folkways.

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