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What is the primary function of culture according to the provided text?
What is a common pitfall in understanding cultural identity, according to the text?
What is implied by the quote from Edward T. Hall?
What is the primary characteristic of dominant culture, as described in the text?
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What is NOT a dimension of identification mentioned in the text as contributing to cultural identity?
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What is the primary characteristic that defines collectivist societies?
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According to Hofstede's cultural dimensions, what is the term for societies that have a large unequal distribution of power?
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What is the consequence of violating norms in collectivist societies?
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What is the opposite of indulgence in Hofstede's cultural dimensions?
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What is the term for societies that prioritize individual goals over those of the group?
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Study Notes
Understanding Culture
- Culture encompasses all aspects of human creation, interaction, and adaptation to surroundings.
- It includes values, norms, and sanctions, as well as survival strategies like technology.
- Culture shapes our identity and differentiates us from others worldwide, influencing our way of life and shared beliefs.
Dimensions of Cultural Identity
- Age, positions, education, ethnicity, religion, interests, family role, class, gender, sexuality, body, mind, political ideas, world views, heritage, skills, values, and wealth contribute to an individual's cultural identity.
Limitations of Culture
- Culture can hide more than it reveals, and its participants may be unaware of what it hides. (Edward T. Hall)
- Culture is not fixed and is constantly negotiated and discussed.
Dominant Culture
- A dominant culture is a collection of values, beliefs, norms, and systems that control and organize life in a society.
- In Australia, the dominant culture is shaped by Anglo-Celtic Culture, which influences what is considered "normal" or "business as usual."
- This can overshadow and dictate to cultural norms outside of this standard.
Cultural Dimensions
Uncertainty Avoidance
- Uncertainty avoidance is one of the cultural dimensions that influence how people deal with uncertainty and ambiguity in a society.
Collectivism vs Individualism
- Collectivism prioritizes group goals over individual goals, emphasizing extended families or clans and group membership.
- Individualism prioritizes individual needs over group needs, emphasizing autonomy and independence.
Power Distance
- Power distance is the extent to which less powerful members of groups and organizations accept unequal power distributions.
- High power distance societies have a strong focus on status and official authority, with a rigid hierarchy in family arrangements.
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Explore the definition and significance of culture in human society, including its role in shaping identity and relationships.
