Culture

Question 1

Define the “shared” characteristic of culture

Answer 1

Values and standards of behavior are held in common.

Question 2

Define the “Learned” characteristic of culture

Answer 2

We learn our culture by living in it.

Question 3

Define the “Integrated” characteristic of culture

Answer 3

All parts of a culture are interrelated.

Question 4

Define the “Symbols” characteristic of culture

Answer 4

Cultural “currency” is based on representations.

Question 5

Define the “Dynamic” characteristic of culture

Answer 5

Culture is fluid, rather than static; it changes in subtle but tangible ways.

Question 6

What is the difference between enculturation versus acculturation

Answer 6

transmission of culture versus merging of culture

Question 7

Describe assimilation as an outcome of acculturation

Answer 7

adoption of the main culture

Question 8

Describe integration as an outcome of acculturation

Answer 8

combining parts of both cultures to form a new whole

Question 9

Describe rejection as an outcome of acculturation

Answer 9

denial and avoidance of others

Question 10

Describe marginalization as an outcome of acculturation

Answer 10

relegate into an unimportant/powerless position

Question 11

Describe Sahlins’ theory

Answer 11

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