Cultural Diversity Flashcards
1
Q
Define social construction
A
Any idea that is created and given special meaning by people
2
Q
Is culture a social construct
A
Yes
3
Q
Define cultural diversity
A
Cultures vary across the world and change over time
4
Q
How does married and sex vary between cultures
A
- age of consent
- types of marriage: same sex , interracial
- polygamy
- ceremonies
5
Q
How does childhood vary between cultures
A
- how you are raised
- type of education
- technological impact
- when it ends
6
Q
How does death vary between cultures
A
- burial
- after life: reincarnation, heaven
- rituals
- disposal of the body
7
Q
How does food and eating vary between cultures
A
- how they eat their food
- fasting
- type of food
8
Q
Define ethnocentric
A
When your culture influences your perspective
