19 Questions
What is cultural lag?
When material culture changes faster than nonmaterial culture
According to Ogburn, what causes cultural lag?
Technological advancements
Which part of culture usually changes faster according to the text?
Material culture
What is civilization described as in the text?
A process of developing human society
What does civilization focus on improving, according to the text?
Quality of life in various aspects
Which trait changes more rapidly according to the text?
'Material culture'
In the context of cultural lag, what results in delayed change?
'Technological advancements'
Which type of culture usually lags behind in terms of change?
'Nonmaterial culture'
'Civilization' involves the development of which of the following aspects of society?
'Industry and technology'
What aspect of culture usually changes faster according to the text?
Material culture
In the context of cultural lag, what typically causes delayed changes in some parts of culture?
Technological change
Which term is used to describe the delay in changes in some parts of culture dependent on other changing parts?
Cultural lag
What is the primary focus of civilization according to the text?
Improving quality of life for society
Which type of cultural traits generally experience a considerable delay in changing according to the text?
Nonmaterial culture
What does cultural lag refer to?
The delay in changing dependent parts of culture
Which factor leads to the cultural lag phenomenon as per the text?
"Invention" or technological advancements
What is emphasized as a key characteristic of civilization in the text?
"Systematizing" society into improving groups
Which term is used to describe the state where one part of culture changes first, leading to delayed changes in some dependent parts?
"Cultural lag"
According to Ogburn, what causes cultural lag?
Technological advancements
Explore the concept of culture in sociology and anthropology, including the contrast between 'nature' and 'culture', different ways to perceive culture, and its importance as a system of meaning-making. Delve into the distinctions between high and low culture, cultivation, and universes of meaning.
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