Chpt 1 Intro to Global Awarness Flashcards

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Sum of all beliefs, values, behaviors, & symbols that have meaning for a society

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Culture

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Set of shared beliefs & values, defines how you interact with others

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Impact of culture

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A type of time mindset where human interaction is about establishing & fostering relationships.

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Polychronic

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A type of time mindset where time is linear, punctually valued, segmented into blocks

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Monochronic

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5
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Culture is used as a ______

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Tool

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Culture evolves over _______

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Time

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7
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Culture is _______

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Learned

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8
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Culture is a ________

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State of mind

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Sets standards, places value, doesn’t require evidence, varies depending on worldview

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Belief system

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Places value on many aspects of life

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Impact of worldview

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There are _____ cultural domains

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12
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Origins highlight what is important; maintaining identity

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History & myth

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How people interact, enforce laws & standards, divide power

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Political & Social Relations

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14
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Preserve social order & unity by defining proper behavior

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Religion & Spirituality

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What is family, identity development, culture transmission

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Family and kinship

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Beliefs & values related to sex & gender differences, such as gendered division of labor, reproductive rights, etc.

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Sex & Gender

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Communication styles

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Language & Communication

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How something is taught, what is important

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Learning & Knowledge

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Future/past, proximity, on time/late

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Time & Space

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What is beauty, how you spend your “free” time

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Aesthetics & Recreation

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Focus on sustenance/subsistence, healing practices, what is healthy

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Sustenance & Health

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Allocation/distribution of goods

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Economics & Resources

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What tools are available, who can use the tools, embrace or be wary

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Technology & Material

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Something you must do when studying other cultures

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Keep your judgment in check, and try to appreciate other cultures

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Fosters unity, new ways of doing things, it's interesting, prepares you to be a global citizen
Benefits of studying cultures
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What percentage of the world's population uses the Internet?
Over 53%
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What country has the most internet users?
China
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What country has 100% internet usage?
Iceland
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How much of the U.S. uses a smartphone?
82-86%
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How do countries limit the use of smartphones?
1. Limited access 2. Costs of smartphones 3. Government censorship
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Advantage of technology to a culture
Preserves culture e-Commerce opportunities Better educational opportunities Raises awareness Daily interaction Access to healthcare Ease of travel to other parts of the world
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Disadvantages of using technology in a culture
Cultures can die Cultures merge into one Limited human interaction Overdependence on technology Inaccuracy of info online Costs
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How much of communication is nonverbal?
70-80%
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How has social media impacted connections between cultures?
Social media allows cultures to interact Share points of view Information is at our fingertips Entertainment options Impacts global commerce
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How has social media impacted the sharing of different viewpoints?
Shines a light on political & social issues
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What can technology do to a culture's development?
Technology can permanently change culture