Culture

Question 1

Norms

Answer 1

Expected patterns of behaviour that are based on the values of a culture.

Question 2

Values

Answer 2

A set of beliefs and ideas that a culture sees as important which are generally accepted by the majority of that culture.

Question 3

High culture

Answer 3

A culture that has a high status

Eg. Opera, ballet.

Question 4

Popular Culture

Answer 4

Activities that are practiced by the majority within society.
Eg. Watching tv, listening to music.

Question 5

Global culture

Answer 5

Cultural products, activities that have become ‘universal’

Question 6

Consumer culture

Answer 6

A culture that is based upon the purchasing of goods.

Question 7

Cultural hybridity

Answer 7

Refers to variety and difference within society.

Question 8

Subculture

Answer 8

This is a culture within a culture. A group with a set of Norms and Values that may differ from wider society.

Question 9

Diversity

Answer 9

The existence of a variety of cultural groups within a society.