Culture

Question 1

What is culture?

Answer 1

Culture is the way of life of a people

Question 2

There are 5 components of culture, name them.

Answer 2

Values, norms, beliefs, language, and symbols

Question 3

What are the two types of culture?

Answer 3

Material / tangible & Non-material / intangible

Question 4

Give examples of tangible culture

Answer 4

Food, artifacts, clothing, statues, paintings, jewelry, national flags

Question 5

Give examples of intangible culture.

Answer 5

Music, religion, rules, language, and norms.

Question 6

What are norms?

Answer 6

Norms are expected patterns of behavior.

Question 7

What are five characteristics of culture? Explain them all.

Answer 7

1) Culture is learned - meaning a person isn’t born into a specific culture, they have to learn it.
2) Culture is shared - meaning it does not involve only one person but it is rather shared by a group of individuals.
3) Culture is adaptable - meaning culture has to be compliant to changes in a society or that culture will die.
4) Culture is dynamic - meaning culture does not remain the same over time.
5) Culture is symbolic - meaning people create symbols to represent their culture and they often have meanings attached to them.

Question 8

Define cultural diffusion.

Answer 8

Cultural Diffusion is the process of one culture adapting elements from another culture.

Question 9

Define cultural assimilation

Answer 9

Cultural Assimilation is the process of a minority group adapting behaviors, rituals, values, and beliefs from their host nation’s majority group.

Question 10

Differentiate between cultural diffusion and cultural assimilation.

Answer 10

Cultural diffusion is when one culture adapts elements from a culture of a different society, while cultural assimilation is when a small culture \ group of people adapt elements from the majority culture \ group in their society.

Question 11

What are two types of assimilation

Answer 11

Voluntary and involuntary

Question 12

Give two examples of cultural diffusion

Answer 12

The availability of Chinese food in America
Mccdonalds being an American based company but can be found all over the world

Question 13

Give two examples of cultural assimilation.

Answer 13

Chinese coming to Jamaica and adapting the Christianity religion since it is the most popular religion, and they adapt our culture.

United States absorbing immigrants from other countries.

Question 14

How does social media contribute to the spread of culture?

Answer 14

Socialization has been made much simpler because of the media. Through socialization, different societies are able to share languages, traditions, customs, roles and values. Social media platforms have allowed people of different backgrounds to reach out and share what they know, giving us a glimpse of the lives of people all around the world.

Question 15

Define cultural diversity

Answer 15

the existence of a variety of cultural or ethnic groups within a society. Cultural diversity is about appreciating that society is made up of many different groups with different interests, skills, talents and. needs. It also means that you recognize that people in society can have differing religious beliefs

Question 16

How does trade contribute to the spread of culture?

Answer 16

Cultural trade can be seen as the connection between creativity and globalization. The equal distribution of creativity can provide a way for cultures to emerge and for beliefs to spread.

Question 17

How does mass media contribute to culture?

Answer 17

The spread of knowledge, education, and consciousness throughout a country is facilitated by the media and can contribute to a culture evolving. Mass media provides information, news, entertainment, and education to a large audience then culture is shared when the masses interact with each other.

Question 18

How does migration contribute to the spread of culture?

Answer 18

Migration can lead to cultural convergence or divergence between home and host countries. Migration contributes to the increase in cultural similarities in an area.

Question 19

How does war contribute to the spread of culture?

Answer 19

War taints society and forever alters the cultural identity of those people that are in an area where a war is occurring. They are forced to migrate for the sake of their safety and a better future, carrying their culture with them. War also influences the language people use, how places are named, and encourages social changes.