USCP CM 2 - MAJOR TYPES & VITAL COMPONENTS OF CULTURE Flashcards
This type of culture consists of tangible things or
objects that are produced, shared,
and utilized in the society.
Material Culture
Examples of this type of culture include fashion and accessories,
food, tools, paintings, weaponry,
among others.
Material Culture
This type of culture consists of non-tangible things,
objects, or elements that influence the behavior and action of people
in society.
Non-material Culture
Examples of this type of culture superstitious beliefs,
language, folklores, norms, among
others.
Non-material Culture
These are the vital components of culture that convey meanings or
represent ideas.
Symbols
This vital component of culture is defined by a set of symbols that enables
people communicate verbally or
non-verbally.
Language
These vital components of culture are also known as norms and principles
that pertains to right or wrong.
Values
✓ These are shared rules of conduct
that determine the behavior of
people in society.
▪ Folkways
▪ Mores
▪ Laws
Norms