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Culture Way of life… Learned behavior Transmitted from generation to generation Glue that holds a group together

Culture vs Society Culture: way of life Society Territory Independent Culture as a glue to hold people together

Development of culture Innovation: Introduction of new ideas.. Discovery—Making known what existed Invention—Not known before Discovery—DNA molecule/technology in crime Invention—Religions, beliefs, bow, arrows Cultural Diffusion: Spread of ideas, things from one place to another

Cultural Universals Is culture a dividing concept or unifying concept? Common traits, features found in most cultures Religions Family Recreation Education Each country has these- but they are represented in different ways…

Architecture USA DENMARK

Schools USA DENMARK

TRANSPORTATION USA DENMARK

RECREATION USA DENMARK

FASHION, BEAUTY & MEDIA USA DENMARK

FOOD USA DENMARK

ART USA DENMARK

CONSERVATION/TECHNOLOGY USA DENMARK

GOVERNMENT USA DENMARK Democracy Constitutional Monarchy

Elements of culture Language—verbal & non-verbal communication Norms—rules for behavior (how appropriately to behave?) Values—Collective concepts of right/wrong, desirability, etc Sanctions—reward/punishment to enforce norms

Language Abstract system of meaning and symbols It varies from culture to culture It not only describe reality but it also shapes reality (the way we look at the world)

Norms… Folkways—rules if followed appreciated by all Mores– rules necessary for the welfare of society

Values Freedom, liberty, happiness Core values- do they differ for varying countries?

Cultural variations… Subculture—segments of society believe distinctive norms, values, etc. Can you think of examples?? Counter-culture—segments of society rejects basic values, values Examples??

Cultural Variation… Culture shock Feeling of disorientation, discomfort, and fearful facing cultural variations

Attitudes toward Variations… Ethnocentrism— viewing your own culture as superior or the only “right” way +: can boost esteem -: closed mindedness Xenocentrism—judging one’s own culture as inferior

An American world view?

Relativism—judging each culture in its own terms WHICH IS BETTER? Ethnocentrism or Cultural Relativism?

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