Chapter 5 Flashcards

1
Q

French Civilization

A

Struggle against tradition and superstition

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

English Civilization

A

Associated with the task of civilizing the ‘other’

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

German Kultur

A

Represented the desire of nations to maintain their own identity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Culture Definition

A

Complex collection of values, beliefs, behaviours, and material objects shared by a group passed on from one generation to the next

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Material Culture

A

Tangible artifacts and objects found in a given culture

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Non-material Culture

A

The intangible and abstract components of a society, including values and norms

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Values Definition

A

Beliefs about ideal goals and behaviours

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Norms Definition

A

Rules that outline appropriate behaviour

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Folkways Definition

A

Informal norms that suggest customary ways of behaving

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Mores Definition

A

Norms that carry a strong sense of social importance

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Taboo Definition

A

Prohibition on actions deemed immoral

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Laws Definition

A

Norms that are formally defined and enacted in legislation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Sanction Definition

A

A penalty for norm violation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Ethnocentrism vs Cultural Relativism

A

Ethnocentrism: Tendency to view one’s own culture as superior to others. Doesn’t allow diversity appreciation
Cultural Relativism: Appreciating that all cultures have intrinsic worth and avoiding judging others customs before understanding them

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Four Stages of Culture Shock

A
  1. Honeymoon
  2. Crisis
  3. Recovery
  4. Adjustment
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Symbol

A

Something that represents something

17
Q

Language

A

A shared symbol system of rules and meaning

18
Q

Sapir-Whorf Hypthesis

A

Linguistic determinism
Language does in fact determine thought
Perceptions of the world are influenced by the limitations of though

19
Q

Linguistic Relativism

A

Language reflects the way individuals view or world

20
Q

Multiculturalism

A

Assist cultural groups to..
Grow
Overcome barriers
Promote creative encounters
Acquire Canada’s official languages

21
Q

Subculture

A

A group within a population who’s values are different from the mainstream culture
Ex. Mennonite

22
Q

Counterculture

A

Subculture that strongly opposes the widely held cultural patterns of the population
Ex. Hells Angels

23
Q

Canadian Values

A

Equality
Consultation
Accommodation
Diversity
Compassion
Natural beauty
Freedom/Peace
Multiculturalism

24
Q

Functionalism approach to culture

A

Culture Plays a part in helping people to meet needs

25
Q

Cultural Universals

A

Ex. Age grading, poverty rights, personal names, Hospitality

26
Q

“Culture or civilization is that complex whole which includes ____ and any other capabilities and habits acquired by members of society”

A

Knowledge
Belief
Art
Law
Capabilities
Habits

27
Q

Conflict Theory approach to culture

A

Views society based on tension and conflict

28
Q

Bourdieu Theory

A

Distinction: People learn to consume culture
Consumption reaffirms our social class positioning

29
Q

Said Theory

A

Culture and Imperialism: Cultural products become a method for internalizing the messages of imperialism

30
Q

Frankfurt School Theorists

A

Control through Culture
Culture industry having a key role in capitalist system
We are determined by the consumption of goods

31
Q

Symbolic Interactionism approach on culture

A

How Culture is created and recreated through social interaction
Culture is modified according to the negotiation of reality