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Understanding Culture: Definition and Significance

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What does the term 'culture' refer to?

Material objects of a society

Values, beliefs, language systems, and common practices of people (correct)

Architecture and infrastructure of a society

Manners and rituals of a society

Why is culture described as being similar to an iceberg?

Because it is always melting and changing

Because it has a visible section above the waterline and an invisible section below (correct)

Because it is easily accessible to all individuals

Because it is cold and distant

In what way do cultures interact with each other according to the text?

By isolating themselves completely from other cultures

By avoiding any form of competition

By merging into a single, homogenous culture

By contesting each other and lacking fixed boundaries (correct)

What is included in the term 'culture' according to sociologists?

Values, beliefs, language systems, and material objects common to a group Signup and view all the answers

How are cultures described in terms of their visibility according to the text?

Partially visible with some aspects being subtle and difficult to see Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons sociologists consider culture as one of the most important concepts within sociology?

Because it shapes social relationships and social order Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered part of the non-material aspects of culture?

Values and beliefs shared by a group Signup and view all the answers

How do sociologists define material culture?

The things that humans make and use Signup and view all the answers

In what way do material culture and non-material culture interact according to the text?

Material culture can influence non-material culture Signup and view all the answers

What is an example given in the text to illustrate how culture is expressed in everyday life?

Using traffic signs and emojis Signup and view all the answers