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Which of the following best describes the relationship between culture, nation, and society?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between culture, nation, and society?
- Society is the organized interaction of people within a nation, while culture is their shared way of life. (correct)
- Culture encompasses both the political boundaries of a nation and the social interactions within it.
- A nation, culture, and society are interchangeable terms describing the same concept.
- A nation is a shared way of life, while culture is the organized interaction of people, and society is a political entity.
How does globalization primarily impact linguistic diversity worldwide?
How does globalization primarily impact linguistic diversity worldwide?
- Globalization contributes to a decline in linguistic diversity as dominant languages become more prevalent. (correct)
- Globalization has no impact on the number of languages spoken because languages are tied to specific places.
- Globalization balances languages, creating new languages, and killing languages.
- Globalization promotes linguistic diversity by encouraging the spread of many languages.
Why do humans rely on culture more than instincts, compared to other animal species?
Why do humans rely on culture more than instincts, compared to other animal species?
- Culture gives guidelines on how to act, and humans don't need to rely on instincts.
- Humans' complex social structures and environments necessitate learned behaviors and adaptations that culture provides. (correct)
- Human instincts are not as good as other animals, so we adapted by depending on culture instead.
- Humans are the only species that have instincts.
What does the act of burning a national flag primarily demonstrate about symbols?
What does the act of burning a national flag primarily demonstrate about symbols?
How does the concept of "culture shock" relate to symbols and cultural understanding?
How does the concept of "culture shock" relate to symbols and cultural understanding?
Which of the following best describes the role of cultural transmission?
Which of the following best describes the role of cultural transmission?
According to the information, what distinguishes humans from other creatures?
According to the information, what distinguishes humans from other creatures?
How do values and beliefs relate to each other?
How do values and beliefs relate to each other?
Which of the following is an example of a potential value conflict within Canadian culture, based on the provided information?
Which of the following is an example of a potential value conflict within Canadian culture, based on the provided information?
How do values typically differ between higher-income and lower-income countries, according to what you've read?
How do values typically differ between higher-income and lower-income countries, according to what you've read?
According to William Graham Sumner, how do mores differ from folkways?
According to William Graham Sumner, how do mores differ from folkways?
Which of the following scenarios demonstrates the strongest influence of a 'More'?
Which of the following scenarios demonstrates the strongest influence of a 'More'?
What is the main difference between 'values' and 'norms' in a society?
What is the main difference between 'values' and 'norms' in a society?
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Culture
Culture
The ways of thinking, acting, and the material objects that shape a people's way of life.
Culture Shock
Culture Shock
The feeling of disorientation experienced when encountering a different culture.
Symbol
Symbol
Anything that carries a particular meaning recognized by people who share a culture.
Language
Language
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Society
Society
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Cultural Transmission
Cultural Transmission
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Values
Values
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Beliefs
Beliefs
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Norms
Norms
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Mores
Mores
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Folkways
Folkways
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Key Values of Canadian Culture
Key Values of Canadian Culture
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Study Notes
- Culture is a way of thinking, acting, and the material objects that shape one's lifestyle.
- Culture differs from instincts as humans rely on the former for survival.
Material vs. Nonmaterial Culture
- Material culture involves physical objects
- Nonmaterial culture consists of ideas, values, and beliefs.
Culture Shock
- Culture shock is the experience of disorientation when exposed to an unfamiliar culture
- It can occur even within one's own country.
Culture and Human Intelligence
- Primates emerged about 65 million years ago.
- Human ancestors moved from trees to tall grasses about 5 million years ago.
- Homo sapiens emerged approximately 250,000 years ago.
- Permanent settlements and specialized occupations emerged around 12,000 years ago, marking the birth of human civilization.
- Culture is a shared way of life, distinct from a nation.
- A nation is not the same as culture
- Society is the structured interaction of people within a nation.
- Canada functions as both a nation and a society.
- The 2021 Canadian census reported 2 official languages, over 200 non-official languages, and 70 Indigenous languages.
- Globally, there are over 7,000 languages.
- Globalization is a primary driver of language loss.
- Migration is occurring worldwide.
Elements of Culture: Symbols
- Symbols are anything carrying a specific meaning recognized by people sharing a culture.
- The significance of a symbol becomes apparent when used unconventionally, such as burning a Canadian flag to demonstrate its power.
- Culture shock arises from the inability to understand a symbol or action outside one's norm.
- Symbolic meanings can vary within a society.
Language
- Language is a symbolic system enabling communication and access to culture.
- Different cultures have different writing systems.
- Cultural transmission is how culture passes from one generation to the next.
- Language distinguishes humans by enabling self-awareness, understanding of limitations, and mortality.
- Each language has unique symbols, phrases, and words.
- Children grasp family and caregiving concepts before learning related words.
- Adults can conceptualize new ideas before naming them.
Values and Beliefs
- Values are broad principles supporting beliefs and thoughts, serving as standards of goodness.
- Beliefs are specific matters considered true or false.
Key Values of Canadian Culture
- Democracy and human rights are key values.
- Healthcare and a social safety net are key values.
- Support for the environment are key values.
- Importance of gender and racial equality are key values.
- The value of immigration is a key value.
- Support for diversity is a key value.
- Free market and property rights are key values.
- Values can be harmonious or conflicting, sometimes causing strain, and they can evolve over time.
Values: A Global Perspective
- Values in higher-income countries differ from those in lower-income countries.
- Lower income countries prioritize values ensuring survival and often maintain traditional, patriarchal systems.
- Higher income countries promote individualism, secular thinking, and tolerance.
Norms
- Norms are societal rules and expectations guiding behavior.
- Mores are norms with significant moral weight, distinguishing right from wrong.
- Folkways are norms for routine interactions, differentiating right from rude.
- Laws are formalized rules enforced by governing institutions, such as Canada's Criminal Code.
Ideal vs. Real Culture
- Ideal culture reflects values and norms describing how people should behave.
- Real culture is the actual behavior and practices within a society.
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Explore the multifaceted concept of culture, distinguishing between material and nonmaterial aspects. Understand culture shock and its impact. Learn about culture's role in human intelligence and societal development, highlighting key milestones in human evolution and civilization.
