1- culture and releated terms Flashcards
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is a set of values, beliefs, norms and social practices that socially define a group of people and affect their behaviours.
Culture
Refer to the tenets or convictions that people hold to be true.
Beliefs
Cultural values reflect what a society believes is right or wrong.
Values
Refer to the perceived informal, mostly unwritten, rules that define acceptable and appropriate actions. within a given group or community, thus guiding human behaviour.
Norms
Are the predictable behaviour patterns that members of a culture typically follow.
Social practices
Refers to certain physical similarities that are shared by a group of people.
Race
The social definition of groups of people based on shared ancestry and culture.
Ethnicity
older individuals resist change more than younger individuals who are open to new ideas influenced by technology and diverse cultures.
Resistance to change
older individuals hold more authority due to their experience, while younger individuals tend to conform to the expectations and decisions of their elders.
Power dynamics
older individuals feel a sense of responsibility to preserve traditions and practices, while younger individuals reinterpret traditions, resulting in behavioural changes.
Cultural preservation
Men are expected to be strong and women to be caring and focused on home and family.
Gender roles
Men usually having more authority and decision-making rights.
Power dynamics
Men are often encouraged to hide their feelings, while women are expected to openly express emotions.
Emotional expression
Men tend to do physically demanding jobs, while women are responsible for childcare and household chores.
Division of labour
Speech therapy is stereotypically seen as a female occupation, and working with children is perceived as feminine.
Stereotype
Education passes on cultural values, beliefs and norms, connecting people with their culture and preserving cultural practices.
Transmitting values and beliefs
Schools teach specific languages, promoting cultural identity and preserving language heritage.
Language and communication
Education exposes students to diverse cultures, fostering understanding, empathy, and appreciation for other cultures. It challenges biases and stereotypes, promoting inclusivity and respect.
Cultural diversity and inclusion
Education teaches societal behaviour, ethics, and moral values.
Shaping societal norms and values
Higher socioeconomic backgrounds provide better educational opportunities.
Education
Higher socioeconomic status allows for purchasing more luxurious items and indulging in travel and experiences.
Consumption patterns
Those with higher socioeconomic backgrounds often have influential contacts and connections, leading to increased opportunities and resources.
Social networks and relationships
Lower socioeconomic status can lead to financial constraints and limited healthcare access, impacting healthcare-seeking behaviours.
Health and healthcare access
Those who identify exclusively with a single cultural group.
Monocultural individuals
