Understanding Culture: Definition and Significance

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What does the term 'culture' refer to?

Values, beliefs, language systems, and common practices of people

Why is culture described as being similar to an iceberg?

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

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

By contesting each other and lacking fixed boundaries

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

Values, beliefs, language systems, and material objects common to a group

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

Partially visible with some aspects being subtle and difficult to see

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

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

Values and beliefs shared by a group

How do sociologists define material culture?

The things that humans make and use

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

Material culture can influence non-material culture

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

Using traffic signs and emojis

Explore the concept of culture, encompassing manners, language, religion, arts, and institutions passed down through generations. Delve into the origins and symbolic structures of different cultures.

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