Culture Flashcards
what is culture
Culture is the shared characteristics of a group of people, which encompasses , place of birth, religion, language, cuisine, social behaviors, art, literature, and music. Some cultures are widespread, and have a large number of people who associate themselves with those particular values, beliefs, and origins.
Jamaica’s cultural development has been deeply influenced by British traditions and a search for roots in folk forms. The latter are based chiefly on the colourful rhythmic intensity of the island’s African heritage.
Elements of culture
- art
- music
- food
- Language
- dress
- festivals
- dance
What is a cultural icon
A cultural icon is an artifact that is identified by members of a culture as representative of that culture. The process of identification is subjective, and “icons” are judged by the extent to which they can be seen as an authentic proxy of that culture. When individuals perceive a cultural icon, they relate it to their general perceptions of the cultural identity represented. Cultural icons can also be identified as an authentic representation of the practices of one culture by another.In the media, many items and persons of popular culture have been called “iconic” despite their lack of durability, and the term “pop icon” is often now used synonymously. Some commentators believe that the word is overused or misused. The values, norms and ideals represented by a cultural icon vary both among people who subscribe to it, and more widely among other people who may interpret cultural icons as symbolising quite different values. Thus an apple pie is a cultural icon of the United States’, but its significance varies among Americans.
Name some Jamaican cultural icons
Usain Bolt. ... Bob Marley. ... Jimmy Cliff. ... Marcus Garvey. ... Harry Belafonte. ... Louise Bennett-Coverley (Miss Lou) ... Ziggy Marley. ... Shaggy Oliver Samuels Merlene Ottey
some Jamaican cultural groups icons
National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC)
Jamaica Folk Singers
Carifolk Singers
Kingston Drummers
