CTEL 3: Chapter 1: Lessons 1, 2, 3 Flashcards
the set of learned behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs that characterize a society or a people group. It encompasses both the intangible and tangible things of a population. Things like how they worship, how they structure their families, how they work, and even how they play are all a part of a people group’s culture.
culture
are cultural traits that span across all cultures. In other words, they’re the beliefs or attitudes that are present around the globe.
Example: family
Universals
cultural traits that occur in many societies but not all of them.
example: polygamy
generalities
cultural traits that are not prevalent but are instead confined to a single place or culture.
particularity
the idea that one’s own culture is the main standard by which other cultures may be measured; considered the ‘normal’ way that things are done,
ethnocentrism
the belief that the culture of people serves particular needs and must be looked at in terms of the world the people inhabit.
cultural relativism
However, there can be a sort of _______ implied through cultural relativism; the idea that there is no right or wrong and that all actions are context-dependent.
moral relativism
maintaining many socially and culturally distinct elements within a society; when the overall culture embraces the individual cultures
pluralism
In modern thought, there are four qualities of pluralism. It is:
A commitment to diversity.
Creating a dialogue so that differences are understood.
Demonstrating differences by showcasing them to the society.
Actively engaging across line of difference.
When one group will actively embrace the different elements within their society
(equalitarian pluralism)
When others see pluralism as degrading the national culture; nationalism
(inequalitarian pluralism).
3 equalitarian countries
switzerland
Canada
Greece
6 inequalitarian Pluralism examples
Slave holding nations during the 17th and 18th centuries.
European colonialism.
Japan’s treatment of Chinese nationals during WWII.
South African apartheid.
Roman conquest of Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Mongolian conquest of Asia and Europe.
