Questions and Answers
What is culture generally defined as?
The sum of an individual’s way of life, including food, clothing, and housing, as well as norms, values, and intangible aspects.
List two elements of culture.
Symbols and languages, values and beliefs.
How is society generally defined?
An organized group or groups of interdependent people who share a common territory, language, and culture.
What does politics refer to?
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Which of the following are causes of social differences? (Select all that apply)
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Norms indicate a society's standards of propriety and legality.
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What is conformity?
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What is deviance?
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What does taboo refer to?
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What is social change?
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What is political change?
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Study Notes
Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics
Defining Culture, Society, and Politics
- Culture: Sum of an individual's lifestyle, including both material (food, clothing, housing) and non-material (values, norms, art) elements.
- Non-material Culture: Includes norms, values, music, dance, poetry, and artistic expressions.
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Elements of Culture:
- Symbols and languages
- Values and beliefs
- Norms
- Religions
- Customs
- Laws and politics
- Society: Organized groups of interdependent people sharing territory, language, and culture, working together for collective well-being.
- Politics: Encompasses theory, art, and practice of governance, focusing on power acquisition and decision-making within society.
- Social Differences: Variations among individuals due to characteristics such as class, gender, education, race, and age.
Social, Political, and Cultural Behavior and Phenomena
- Norms: Standards of propriety, morality, ethics, and legality within a society.
- Norms of Decency: Reflect clothing appropriate for occasions and behaviors reflecting refinement and civility.
- Norms of Conventionality: Practices acceptable in certain cultures but potentially harmful in others.
- Conformity: Internalization of norms as social expectations, guiding behavior to meet group standards.
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Deviance: Violation of group norms.
- Formal Deviance: Involves illegal actions (e.g., theft, robbery).
- Informal Deviance: Non-legal norm violations (e.g., inappropriate public behavior).
- Taboo: Prohibition or avoidance of behaviors deemed repulsive or sacred within a social group, often related to food.
Social, Political, and Cultural Change
- Social Change: Variations in social organization patterns, relationships, or structures occurring over time.
- Political Change: Disruption in government leading to significant alterations in leadership and policies.
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Dive into the foundational concepts of culture, society, and politics in this quiz based on Chapter 1 of your study material. Explore key definitions, behaviors, and changes in social, political, and cultural contexts. Perfect for students seeking to grasp the essence of anthropology, political science, and sociology.
