Cultures Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is Counterculture?
A culture that has values, or lifestyles, that oppose mainstream values and attitudes, usually with a view to influence change.
What is Cultural Awareness?
Understanding the differences between yourself and people from other countries or backgrounds, especially differences in attitudes and values.
What are Cultural Determinants?
History, geography & religion.
What is Cultural Intelligence?
The capability to adapt, relate and work effectively across various cultures.
What is a Cultural Mosaic?
Canada’s population is made up of different cultural groups that exist independently as a separate ‘tiles’ that make up the total picture of the culture of Canada.
What is a Cultural Norm?
A value the society holds in common.
What is Culture?
The knowledge, experience, beliefs, values, attitudes, religion, arts, symbols and possessions acquired by a group of people over time.
What are Fair Wages?
A wage that is reasonable for the type of work done.
What is Guanxi?
The building a network of relationships for business and personal use in China.
What is a Kimono?
Traditional, ceremonial outfit worn by women (usually) in Japan.
What is Monochronic?
The perception that time is linear, sequential.
What is Polychronic?
The perception that time is more flexible in that many things happening simultaneously (non-linear).
What is Spatial Perception?
Individual comfort levels with personal space and physical contact.
What is a Subculture?
A cultural group within a larger or predominant culture, distinguished from it by factors such as class, ethnic background, religion or lifestyle.
What is Xenophobia?
An intense dislike, or fear, of people from other countries.
