SS 101 Glossary Review

Rites performed with the body present

The most technologically advanced from of preindustrial society. Members work primarily in food production.

Attaining culture through observation of other members of that society

A family in which only one parent is present to care for the children

Culturally embedded behavior pattern made up of sacred beliefs & emotions & behaviors that act on the beliefs & emotions

An organized pattern of beliefs and behavior centered on basic social needs

The process of introducing a new idea or object to a culture through discovery or intention

The systematic study of the relationships between the indvidual and society and of the consequences of difference

Structure of relationships within which culture is created and shared through regularized patterns of social interaction

A collective conception of what is considered good/bad, desirable/undesirable, and proper/improper in a culture

A married couple and their unmarried children living together

A practice required or expected of members of a faith

The structured ranking of groups of people based on rank, caste, or class perpetuating unequal power and resources

Method of administrative system governing any large institution

A society whose economic system is engaged primarily in the processing and control of information

A family unit consisting of one male and one female, their children together, and children from previous relationships

A group that is set apart from others, primarily because of its national origin or distinctive cultural patterns

An established standard of behavior maintained by a society

Social positions we occupy relative to others

Funeral rite that deviates from the normal or established custom

The process by which a cultural item spreads from group to group or society to society

The ability to move or be moved freely and easily; being mobile; ability to migrate about social classes

An established or prescribed procedure for a religious or other rite; formal activities conducted on an occasion

A society in which men dominate in family decision-making

An event that allows people to share something that they have in common

A collection of statistical data about characteristics of a population

Of or related to the countryside rather than the town/city

Related to land, land tenure, agriculture, or the division of landed property

A production process in which a worker or group of workers is assigned a specialized task to increase efficiency

A family governance pattern in which spouses have equally shared authority

Norms deemed highly necessary to the welfare of a society

Arrangement where two people are not married but live together in a romantic or sexually intimate relationship

Funeral rite adjusted to the needs and desires of the family or the trends of the times

Societal segment with a distinctive pattern of mores, folkways, & values different from that of the larger society

Of, relating to, or constitutiong several cultural ethnic groups in a society

A religious, cultural, social, or other solemn ceremony or act

An all-inclusive term that represents all funerals and/or memorial services

The contemporary practice in funeral service that includes generous reception and entertainment of guests

A ritual marking the symbolic transition from one social position to another

Living patterns that reflect a high density of people in a relatively bounded space

The study of the biological basis of social behavior among animals and humans.

A group of people with a similar level of economic resources

Those elements of society that have an impact on change

A family in which relatives (e.g., grandparents, aunts, uncles) live in the same household as parents and their children

A society's system of economic production (economy)

Disposition of human remains without any form of funeral rite at the time of disposition

The lifelong process by which people learn the attitudes, values, and behaviors expected of members of their culture

Household or family unit formed by two or more nuclear families or friendships

Funeral rites lacking religious connotation

Of, related to, or being a culture not having a written language

A funeral rite that follows a prescribed social or religious ritual or ceremony

The tendency to assume that one's own culture and way of life represent what's "normal" or superior to others' ways.

Funeral norms enforced by the state

Living or occurring at the same time; belonging to or occurring in the present

The stability/order nature of a society; societies' tendencies to resist change

A society transforms from a primarily agricultural adaptive strategy (economy) to technology-based production of goods

Renewed interest in preserving unique local community cultural elements notwithstanding increased mobility.

Attaining culture through deliberate instruction by other members of that society.

A set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct within a particular sphere

A funeral rite conducted without the body present

Of or related to society or its organization

A gesture, object, or word that forms the basis of human communication

Norms governing everyday behavior, the violation of which raises only limited concern/pushback

People are relatively unknown to the larger community

Viewing people's behavior from their own cultural perspective

Worldwide integration of government policies, cultures, social movements, & financial markets thru trade & idea exchange

Household or family unit formed by two or more nuclear families or friendships

Feelings of disorientation, uncertainty, and fear related to encountering unfamiliar cultural practices

An established or prescribed procedure for a religious or other rite, the formal activities conducted on an occasion

A society in which women dominate in family decision-making

Prohibited or restricted by social custom

The quality or state of being unknown to most people