1. What is Culture? Values & Norms – Value = abstract concept – Norm = rules of behavior Folkways Mores Laws – Artifacts: material objects associated with the norm

2. What is Culture? Discussion Board Exercise – Choose a value and brainstorm a list of norms associated with it—don’t forget to include artifacts

3. What is Culture? ~Norms Social Institutions – Patterned sets of behaviors (norms) constructed to satisfy basic human needs Economics Political Systems Family Marriage Religion Linguistic Aesthetic Kinship

4. What is Culture? ~Norms Social Control – Acceptable ways to ensure members adhere to norms Positive & Negative Official & Unofficial Norm violation – Incest – Murder