C1 SA - Culture & Identity - Topic 2, Types of culture

Question 1

5 types of cultural diversity:

Answer 1

1) Regional diversity
2) Ethnic diversity
3) Sexual diversity
4) Age diversity
5) Class diversity

Question 2

Intercultural diversity

Answer 2

Differences and diversity between entire societies, e.g. the norms and values within the UK are different to those in China for example.

Question 3

Intracultural diversity

Answer 3

Differences and diversity within a particular society e.g. the sexuality of a person within the same culture.

Question 4

Cultural hybridity

Answer 4

The merging of cultures

Question 5

Subculture

Answer 5

A cultural group within a larger culture which differentiates itself from its originating culture, often being based on similar values of the larger culture.

Question 6

High culture

Answer 6

A culture which is mainly subscribed to by the powerful and wealthy elite; upper class. It is an appreciation of the nations cultural heritage.

Question 7

Popular culture

Answer 7

Mainly portrayed through popular magazines and many other media outlets. It is associated with shallow activities enjoyed by the masses.

Question 8

Global culture

Answer 8

The idea of certain cultures losing their individuality due to the development of social and economic relationships globally.

Question 9

Consumer culture

Answer 9

A form of capitalism in which the economy is focused on the selling of consumer goods and spending of the consumers money.