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

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

4 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

5 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…

6 Architecture USA DENMARK

7 Schools USA DENMARK

8 TRANSPORTATION USA DENMARK

9 RECREATION USA DENMARK

10 FASHION, BEAUTY & MEDIA USA DENMARK

11 FOOD USA DENMARK

12 ART USA DENMARK

13 CONSERVATION/TECHNOLOGY
USA DENMARK

14 GOVERNMENT USA DENMARK Democracy Constitutional Monarchy

15 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

16 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)

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

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

19 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??

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

21 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

22 An American world view?

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

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