culture Flashcards
latin word for culture
cultus
complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, law, morals, customs and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society.
culture
various definition of culture
descriptive, normative, psychological, structure, generic
social heritage
descriptive
rules or ways
normative
adjustment
psychological
organizations of culture
structure
product or artifacts
generic
characteristics of culture
can be learned
culture is transmitted
culture is social
culture is ideational
culture is gratifying
culture is adaptive
A.conditioning
B.imitation
C. Suggestions
D. Informal and formal instruction
E. Mass communication
Can be learned
Training
Culture is transmitted
It is a group product developed by many persons.
culture is social
within the culture are group habits as ideal pattern of behavior which members are expected to follow
culture is ideational
recognition
Culture is gratifying
culture is adaptive
culture is adaptive
group expectation or guidelines that people are supposed to follow in their relationship.
form of rules, standards, prescription
social norms
system of giving rewards and punishment to encourage socially acceptable behavior
sanction
these are usually written form and enforced by person in authority
formal sanctions
these are usually in verbal and may come in the form of gossip, public opinion, giving or withdrawal of love or friendship
informal sanctions
4 subcomponents of social norms
Folkway
mores
law
fashion, fad, craze
customary ways of behaving and doing things.
folkway
folkways w/ ethical and moral values and are associated w/ strong feelings about right and truth
mores
formalized social norms enacted or made by the proper authorities so that people would act accordingly.
laws
short lived social norms which demand compliance at the time they operate.
fashion, fad, craze