Theme: Pluralist society Chapter 1 Culture and identity p.142 - 147

Programme Small group assignment with four questions (round 1 & 2) Example of cultural similarities and differences about kinship (Papoea and Navajo) Definition of culture What are three functions of culture (what is the importance of culture)? How does a culture starts and develops? TED talk: How culture drives behaviour… Programme

You can give a definition of ‘culture’ and can explain three functions of culture; You can describe the concept of role-behaviour and can give examples of different roles you have; You can explain and recognize the differences between dominant culture and subcultures and counter cultures; You can explain and recognize how culture is transfered and can explain the influence of socializing institutions; You can describe the concepts of identity and identification and can apply them in a given context. Learning goals

all values, norms and other acquired characteristics the members of a group or society have in common and consider natural Culture coordinates our behaviour like dancing partners or like a flock of birds Definition Culture

Functions of a culture Source of social identity: it contributes to who you are, feeling of belonging Common frame of reference : people with a shared culture can exchange thoughts and feelings more easily Regulates behaviour: you know what to do and what to expect (role behaviour is developed) Functions of a culture

What: Write down answers on four questions about culture How: In groups of four Time: 10 minutes & 10 minutes Help: Teacher will walk around Result: Exchange answers in different small groups Ready: Look through the text book page 142 and further

Write down six examples of cultural differences regarding the way people eat, sleep, dress. Write down two cultural differences about the relation between generations, the relation between male and female. How much does the culture someone lives in, influences his/her identity? What could be the main reasons for the emergence of different cultures?

Culture feels natural, but it isn’t!

Culture changes over time

Pluralist society (cultural differences) is from every day and age… City – country side Young – old Male – female Rich - poor High educated – not or less education It also depends on how important you find those things: identity is a social construction!

Faces of culture: Kinship Who are your father and mother? Who are your brothers and sisters? Faces of culture: Kinship https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXgCd7M79Pg

How culture drives behaviour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-Yy6poJ2zs What are main points of this TED speech? How culture drives behaviour

What kind of Asian are you? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWynJkN5HbQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0QeIq6xt1U What kind of Asian are you?