Chapter 5

Question 1

French Civilization

Answer 1

Struggle against tradition and superstition

Question 2

English Civilization

Answer 2

Associated with the task of civilizing the ‘other’

Question 3

German Kultur

Answer 3

Represented the desire of nations to maintain their own identity

Question 4

Culture Definition

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Material Culture

Answer 5

Tangible artifacts and objects found in a given culture

Question 6

Non-material Culture

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Values Definition

Answer 7

Beliefs about ideal goals and behaviours

Question 8

Norms Definition

Answer 8

Rules that outline appropriate behaviour

Question 9

Folkways Definition

Answer 9

Informal norms that suggest customary ways of behaving

Question 10

Mores Definition

Answer 10

Norms that carry a strong sense of social importance

Question 11

Taboo Definition

Answer 11

Prohibition on actions deemed immoral

Question 12

Laws Definition

Answer 12

Norms that are formally defined and enacted in legislation

Question 13

Sanction Definition

Answer 13

A penalty for norm violation

Question 14

Ethnocentrism vs Cultural Relativism

Answer 14

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

Question 15

Four Stages of Culture Shock

Answer 15

1. Honeymoon
2. Crisis
3. Recovery
4. Adjustment

Question 16

Symbol

Answer 16

Something that represents something

Question 17

Language

Answer 17

A shared symbol system of rules and meaning

Question 18

Sapir-Whorf Hypthesis

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Linguistic Relativism

Answer 19

Language reflects the way individuals view or world

Question 20

Multiculturalism

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Subculture

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Counterculture

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Canadian Values

Answer 23

Equality
Consultation
Accommodation
Diversity
Compassion
Natural beauty
Freedom/Peace
Multiculturalism

Question 24

Functionalism approach to culture

Answer 24

Culture Plays a part in helping people to meet needs

Question 25

Cultural Universals

Answer 25

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

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Knowledge Belief Art Law Capabilities Habits

Question 27

Conflict Theory approach to culture

Answer 27

Views society based on tension and conflict

Question 28

Bourdieu Theory

Answer 28

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

Question 29

Said Theory

Answer 29

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

Question 30

Frankfurt School Theorists

Answer 30

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

Question 31

Symbolic Interactionism approach on culture

Answer 31

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