10 Questions
According to Arnolds (1867), how did he define culture?
Special or artistic activities of humans termed 'high culture'
What did Tylor (1870) indicate is included in the 'complex whole' of culture?
Knowledge, beliefs, art, morals, law, customs, and other human capabilities
What did the author mention leads to a cultural gap among social groups?
Categorization of social groups into savages and civilized people
How did the views of Arnolds and Tylor contribute to the field of cultural studies?
They resulted in a shift from culture as an aesthetic thing to a scientific discipline
What is the main difference between Arnolds' and Tylor's perspectives on culture?
'High culture' vs a quality shared by all people in a social group
What did Boas propose in the early 20th century regarding culture?
Culture should not be classified as low or high.
According to Krober & Kluckhohn (1952), what constitutes the essential core of culture?
Traditional ideas and their attached values
How did Schwartz (1992) define culture in relation to individuals of a population?
Images or encodements created by individuals themselves
Matsumoto (1996) argued that culture is different for each individual. Why?
Because each person's interpretation and communication of culture vary.
How did Harris (1975) define culture as a social phenomenon?
Patterned ways of thinking that differ among societies
Explore the complexity and various perspectives on culture through the definitions provided by experts and prominent figures in cultural studies. Delve into the different views on culture ranging from high culture to everyday social actions.
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