Chapter 6 test Flashcards
Culture
the beliefs, values, practices, behaviors, and technologies shared by a society and passed down from one generation to generation
cultural traits
a shared object or cultural practice
sociofacts
a structure or organization of a culture that influences social behaviors
mentifacts
a central, enduring element of a culture that reflects its shared ideas, values, knowledge, and beliefs
Popular culture
the widespread behaviors, beliefs, and practices of ordinary people in society at a given point in time
Traditional Culture
the long established behaviors, beliefs, and practices passed down from generation to generation
Cultural Norms
A shared standard or pattern that guides the behavior of a group of people
Ethnocentrism
The tendency of ethnic groups to evaluate other groups according to preconceived ideas originating from their own culture
Cultural relativism
The evaluation of a culture by its own standard
Cultural landscapes
A natural landscape that has been modified by humans, reflecting their cultural beliefs and values
Sequent occupance
the notion that successive societies leave behind their cultural imprints, a collection of evidence
toponyms
A place name
Gentrification
the renovations and improvements conforming to middle-class preferences
Centripetal force
A force that unites a group of people
Centrifugal force
A force that divides a group of people
