Duplicate of Sociology - Culture

attitudes & perspectives within the mainstream of a culture - heavily influenced by mass media

A group that's part of the dominant culture but differs in some important ways

Taking very few breaks, doing your homework, and not trespassing are examples of ________.

The rules & expectations by which a society guides the behavior of it's members.

Ethnocentrism is...

Getting a promotion or receiving a scholarship are examples of ___________.

Anything that carries a particular meaning recognized within a society.

Cultural Relativism is...

Rewards or punishments that encourage society to follow norms are called ____ (formal/informal)

When some cultural elements change more quickly than others, disrupting a cultural system

Telling the truth when testifying in court, & not robbing a store are ______

Global spread and integration of ideas, values, norms, behaviors, and ways of life.

The ideas, values, customs, and knowledge passed down through generations within a society.

Most mores are established as laws or rules.

"Ways of the people" - if you violate, you'll be seen as rude or uncivilized; not criminal

Taboos are the strongest of all norms.

Forbidden by a group or culture; heinous.

A subculture deliberately opposed to certain beliefs of the dominant culture

Work ethic, Hospitality, Loyalty, and Patriotism are examples of _________.

Someone sarcastically saying "wow, you're cool" & not getting invited to join a group are _____

Bestiality, Cannibalism, and marrying a sibling are examples of ________.

Culture is held together by it's values, which are upheld by _____, which are enforced by ___

Chewing with your mouth open, or standing too close to someone while talking are both _____

entertainment (movies, music), news, fashion, and slang are all examples of _______.

Knowledge, values, customs, and physical objects shared by members of a society.