12 Questions
What term refers to norms that do not have great moral significance attached to them?
Folkways
Which term describes a group with its own unique values, norms, and behaviors that exist within a larger culture?
Counterculture
What does the term 'real culture' refer to?
The values, beliefs, and norms that a society actually follows
Which term describes the transmission by schools of cultural goals that are not openly acknowledged?
Hidden curriculum
What are common features found in all human cultures called?
Cultural universals
Which term refers to physical objects created by human groups?
Material culture
What is the term for a behavior that violates significant social norms?
Deviation
What is the Japanese word for 'senior' in schools?
Senpai
What is the interactive process through which people learn the basic skills, values, beliefs, and behavior patterns of a society?
Socialization
What does the Japanese school entrance require of?
Test scores
What does a Japanese school day consist of?
Starts at 8:30
What is the difference between subculture and counterculture?
Subculture agrees as counterculture is against
Study Notes
Cultural Norms and Groups
- Non-Moral Norms: These are standards not inherently tied to ethical considerations.
- Subcultures: Groups within a larger culture characterized by their distinctive values, norms, and behaviors.
- Counterculture: A subculture that actively rejects and opposes the dominant cultural norms.
Cultural Concepts
- Real Culture: This term refers to the actual behavior and practices of individuals in a society, often contrasting with the ideal values promoted by that society.
- Hidden Curriculum: Refers to the unspoken and informal teachings in schools that convey cultural goals and values not explicitly outlined in official curricula.
- Cultural Universals: Features or practices found in all human cultures, reflecting common human experiences.
Physical and Normative Aspects
- Artifacts: Physical objects created and used by human groups, reflecting cultural identity.
- Deviance: Behavior that significantly violates societal norms, often leading to social disapproval or sanctions.
Japanese Educational Context
- Japanese Word for 'Senior': The term is "senpai".
- Entrance Requirements for Japanese Schools: Applicants must adhere to specific standards, often including interviews, entrance exams, and assessments.
- Structure of a Japanese School Day: Typically involves a combination of academic classes, moral education, and often includes cleaning and communal activities.
Social Learning
- Socialization: The interactive process through which individuals learn essential skills, values, beliefs, and behavioral patterns within their society.
Test your knowledge of cultural anthropology and social norms with this quiz. Explore concepts such as folkways, ascribed status, ethnocentrism, and mores.
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