Understanding Culture and Society
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Understanding Culture and Society

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What is the primary reason for the reaction to change in a culture?

  • The inheritance of cultural traditions and stability (correct)
  • The desire for improvement and progress
  • The influence of external factors such as globalization
  • The need to adapt to the natural environment

    • What is the role of personal decisions in shaping the future and culture?

  • They are one of the many factors that contribute to cultural change (correct)
  • They are the primary driving force behind cultural change
  • They are only relevant in the context of globalization
  • They are insignificant and have no impact

    • What is the common thread among people who share a particular culture?

  • They share the same language and traditions
  • They were raised by the same parents
  • They acquired the culture through their upbringing (correct)
  • They have the same economic and social status

    • What is the term used to describe the body of cultural traditions that distinguish a specific society?

    <p>Culture-specific</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor that can cause cultural change?

    <p>Personality traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many layers or levels of culture are part of our learned behavior patterns and perceptions?

    <p>At least three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of culture according to the HarperCollins Dictionary of Sociology?

    <p>A complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, custom, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the way of life for an entire society referred to as?

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

    According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, what does culture encompass in addition to art and literature?

    <p>Lifestyles, ways of living together, value systems, traditions and beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the behaviors, arts, beliefs and institutions of a population that are passed down from generation to generation?

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

    How is culture traditionally divided?

    <p>Into material, social and normative culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a system of belief that is part of culture?

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

    What has been a social impact of cultural change in the UAE?

    <p>Greater cultural diversity and interconnectedness among residents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has cultural change affected the economy of the UAE?

    <p>It has contributed to the growth of sectors such as tourism and entertainment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been an environmental impact of cultural change in the UAE?

    <p>Influenced consumption patterns and lifestyle choices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the UAE government's initiatives to preserve local culture?

    <p>The establishment of cultural institutions like the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of the UAE government's efforts to promote traditional arts, crafts, and festivals?

    <p>To safeguard Emirati heritage and identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of cultural universals?

    <p>They are shared by all of humanity collectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an example of a cultural universal?

    <p>Wearing traditional clothing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has contributed to the change in traditional Emirati music?

    <p>Globalization and urbanization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been the impact of expatriate communities on the language in the UAE?

    <p>A blend of Arabic and other languages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of cultural change in the UAE in terms of music and language?

    <p>The emergence of new genres and styles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the factors that have contributed to cultural change in the UAE?

    <p>Globalization and technological advancements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a subculture?

    <p>A group of people who share a common identity and cultural traditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of subcultures in diverse societies?

    <p>They retain much of their original cultural traditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an identifiable subculture in the United States?

    <p>Vietnamese Americans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a subculture when its cultural differences with the dominant national culture blur and eventually disappear?

    <p>It becomes a group of people who claim a common ancestry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do German Americans and Irish Americans in the United States today identify themselves as Americans first?

    <p>Because they see themselves as being part of the cultural mainstream of the nation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about the relationship between a subculture and the dominant national culture?

    <p>A subculture is often distinct from the dominant national culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

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