What is Culture? Canadian Culture? Flashcards
1
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CULTURE
A
The underlying characteristics of a country that help define the values and norms of a society
2
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NORMS
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Are rules or expectations that are socially enforced by society.
- do not cheat
- do not steal
- be honest
3
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SOCIAL NORMS
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Social norms are the unwritten rules of beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours that are considered acceptable in a particular social group or culture
- shake hands when you meet someone
- arrive to appointments on time
- don’t talk with your mouth full of food
4
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VALUES
A
Values are basic and fundamental beliefs that guide or motivate attitudes or actions. They help us to determine what is important to us.
- freedom
- honesty
- loyalty
- justice
- responsibility
- personal relations
