Culture Flashcards
Personal possessions, consumer products, buildings, roads, etc,
Material culture
Non-tangible elements of culture
Symbolic culture
General cultural consensus about how the world works
Beliefs
Shared convictions about how the world should be, how people should act, and what should be prioritized. Help create social norms and personal values
Values
Cultural actions that have a script
Rituals
Ex. Ceremonies, holidays, personal routines
Cultural shorthand for ideas. Unlike values or beliefs may, these don’t imply you buy into a value. These are negotiable based on personal perspectives
Symbols
Subcultures that are in opposition to the broader culture that surrounds them
Countercultures
Ex. Hippies
*countercultures may not choose this term for themselves
This includes radio, television, and newspapers. This helps shape popular (people) cultures
Mass media
T or F. Culture is a major driver of human evolution. Tool/ technology use impacts reproductive success and evolution
True
When material culture changes faster than then nonmaterial culture of society can “catch up”
Culture lag
Sense of unease when immersed in a new culture
Culture shock (ex. Immigrants and anthropologists immersed in new setting)
Integrations intro the predominant culture, learning the major language, adopting social norms. Affected by residential segregation and acceptance by society
Assimilation
Preservation of original cultures within local communities
Multiculturalism
Elements of culture passed down from one generation to another. Spreading over TIMe witching a culture Examples: rituals, myths, values, and symbols
Transmission
Cultural elements passed from one culture to another. Spreading to different cultures
Diffusion
