Understanding Culture and Filipino Traits
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What does the term 'ideal culture' refer to?

  • Cultural practices adopted by individuals.
  • Ways in which people describe their way of life. (correct)
  • Actual behaviors of individuals in society.
  • Shared customs that link members of society.

    • Which characteristic of culture emphasizes that it cannot exist without a society?

  • Culture is dynamic.
  • Culture is based on symbols.
  • Culture is shared. (correct)
  • Culture is learned.

    • How is culture described when it is said to be 'integrated'?

  • Culture is static and unchanging.
  • Culture is solely derived from personal experiences.
  • Cultural integration involves adopting practices without losing one's culture. (correct)
  • All aspects of culture are unrelated.

    • What type of norm is described as everyday norms, typically unwritten?

    <p>Folkways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately reflects the dynamic nature of culture?

    <p>Culture adapts continuously to new influences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'mores' refer to in the context of cultural norms?

    <p>Strongly held values or morals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In cultural terms, what is the significance of symbols?

    <p>They must be taught for effective communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of culture?

    <p>Culture is immutable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines mores in a society?

    <p>Customs that need to be followed but are not legally enforceable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a law that formalizes mores?

    <p>REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9994</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do values play in a society?

    <p>They serve as desirable goals and guiding principles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best represents symbols in culture?

    <p>An illustration representing a particular belief or meaning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an example of a belief in culture?

    <p>Laws of the land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is language defined in the context of culture?

    <p>A system of symbols used for communication and interaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary characteristic of laws compared to mores?

    <p>Laws are formalized and legally enforceable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following illustrates a common characteristic of beliefs?

    <p>Beliefs help explain experiences or ideas that people hold as true.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are cultural universals?

    <p>Elements common to all human cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes ethnocentrism?

    <p>The belief that one's culture is superior to others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cultural relativism advocate?

    <p>Understanding beliefs and values in the context of their own culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of xenocentrism?

    <p>Feeling embarrassed about one's own culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common example of a cultural universal?

    <p>The practice of worshipping a higher power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is understanding cultural diversity important?

    <p>It contributes to a more inclusive and respectful community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be an outcome of cultural relativism in intercultural interactions?

    <p>Heightened appreciation and understanding among cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following would best illustrate an element of cultural universals?

    <p>Human use of language for communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does culture encompass according to Sir Edward Burnett Tylor?

    <p>A complex whole of beliefs, practices, values, and more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of nonmaterial culture?

    <p>Beliefs and perceptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes subcultures from countercultures?

    <p>Subcultures have distinctive characteristics but are compatible with the dominant culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following traits is commonly associated with Filipino culture?

    <p>Generosity and helpfulness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of counterculture?

    <p>Opposing broader cultural values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is NOT an example of material culture?

    <p>Music</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Richley Crapo define culture?

    <p>As a system of ideas, feelings, and survival strategies shared in a specific group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic is NOT typically associated with Filipino culture?

    <p>Isolated individualism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Understanding Culture

    • Culture is defined as the complex whole encompassing beliefs, practices, values, attitudes, laws, norms, artifacts, symbols, and knowledge a person learns and shares as a member of society.
    • Culture is a system of ideas, feelings, and survival strategies that are shared in a particular group.
    • Material culture encompasses human inventions such as tools, weapons, and instruments.
    • Nonmaterial culture refers to ideas formed within a society, including beliefs, perceptions, and traditions.

    Filipino Traits and Characteristics

    • Key Filipino values include hospitality, strong family ties, religiosity, generosity, a strong work ethic, "hiya," humor, and positivity.

    Subculture and Counterculture

    • Subcultures are groups within a larger culture that have their own distinctive characteristics while remaining compatible with the dominant culture.
    • Countercultures are groups whose values, beliefs, and behaviors oppose the broader culture.

    Ideal and Real Culture

    • Ideal culture represents how people describe their way of life.
    • Real culture refers to people’s actual behavior in society.

    Characteristics of Culture

    • Culture is shared: It requires a significant portion of a society to share a belief, value, or practice.
    • Culture is learned: Culture is learned from people, institutions, and media, often unconsciously.
    • Culture is based on symbols: Symbolic culture enables human communication and must be taught.
    • Culture is integrated: All aspects of culture are interrelated.
    • Culture is dynamic: Culture is constantly changing, adapting to the environment.

    Elements of Culture

    • Norms are a society's standards of acceptable behavior, essential for structuring social interactions.
    • Folkways are everyday norms, such as shaking hands upon introductions.
    • Mores are important customs or folkways that need strict adherence, such as respecting elders.
    • Laws are formalized mores that are legislated, approved, and implemented, such as laws regarding senior citizen benefits or flag etiquette.
    • Beliefs are explanations for experiences or ideas held to be true, factual, and real.
    • Symbols are representations or illustrations that carry meaning and often represent beliefs or culture.
    • Language is a system of symbols used for communication, interaction, and sharing views or beliefs.
    • Values are desirable goals that guide individual actions and shape a society by defining what is considered good and bad.

    Orientations in Viewing Other Cultures

    • Cultural universals are elements, patterns, traits, or institutions common to all human cultures worldwide.
    • Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own culture is superior to others.
    • Xenocentrism is the belief that one's own culture is inferior to another.
    • Cultural relativism is the idea that a person's beliefs, values, and practices should be understood based on their own culture, rather than judged by another's standards.

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