Defining Culture And Society PDF
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This document discusses culture and society from the perspectives of anthropology and sociology. It explores aspects of culture, including beliefs, values, norms, and symbols. The document also examines concepts like ethnocentrism, xenocentrism, and cultural relativism, offering a deeper understanding of societal differences and perspectives.
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DEFINING CULTURE AND SOCIETY FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF ANHTROPOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY SUB-TOPIC Aspects of culture Ethnocentrism, and cultural relativism as orientation in viewing other culture What is Culture? “that the complex whole which encompasses beliefs, values, norms, symbols, and every...
DEFINING CULTURE AND SOCIETY FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF ANHTROPOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY SUB-TOPIC Aspects of culture Ethnocentrism, and cultural relativism as orientation in viewing other culture What is Culture? “that the complex whole which encompasses beliefs, values, norms, symbols, and everything that a person learns and shares as a member of a society” (E.B. Tylor:1920) Elements of Culture? Belief Norms Values Symbol Beliefs Perceivedtruth by members of a society Values Set of standards embraced by members of the society based on their beliefs Norms Sociallyadapted practices by members of a society Symbols Means of communication by members of a society ASPECTS/ CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURE Aspects/ Characteristics Of Culture Dynamic, flexible and adaptive Aspects/ Characteristics Of Culture Culture can be transferred through socialization Aspects/ Characteristics Of Culture Culture can be contested and become extinct ETHNOCENTRISM AND CULTURAL RELATIVISM: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE? Ethnocentrism/Ethnocentric Views one’s own culture as superior to other culture Xenocentrism/Xenocentric Views one’s culture as inferior to other culture Cultural Relativism Views one’s culture and other cultures based on their own value
