Culture

Question 1

What is culture?

Answer 1

As a concept refers to the language, beliefs, values, norms, customs, knowledge and skills which combine to make the way of life in any society

Question 2

What is culture transmitted through?

Answer 2

Socialisation from one generation to the next

Question 3

What are spectacular subcultures?

Answer 3

• subscribe to norms and values of mainstream society but also have some norms and values that are distinct from the rest of society.
• subcultures in society change overtime, reflecting the changing nature in society
• sometimes develop oppositions to authority
• examples : hippies and emos/goths

Question 4

What is high culture?

Answer 4

• culture of the elite or the upper class
• usually people with good breeding and with appropriate education can only appreciate this culture
• privileged position in society - those who do not cannot access it
• Examples : Ballet, Opera and Travelling

Question 5

What is popular culture?

Answer 5

• the culture of ordinary people
• borrows an idea from high culture + popularises it among the masses
• media plays a big role in creating popular culture
• examples : football, and horse races

Question 6

What is global culture?

Answer 6

• the world has become interconnected socially, politically, and economically - globalisation
• also developed from migration trends in international travel and also world-wide spread media
• examples : technology, sports, and brands.

Question 7

What is consumer culture

Answer 7

• in which the consumption of goods and services is the norm.
• media plays a key role - portrays our identities + economy (disposable income)
• examples of how it’s become more accessible : home delivery and online shopping

Question 8

What is cultural diversity?

Answer 8

• includes a diverse range of groups from different cultural backgrounds living separately in society
• it is possible to have a society that is diverse but still agrees on some norms and values
• Cultural embedded differences
• examples in the UK : London (Chinatown) and Edinburgh

Question 9

What is Multiculturalism?

Answer 9

• different cultures living equally in society
• 8.9% of the UK comes from ethnic minority backgrounds
• acknowledges and welcomes a range of different cultures
• examples : world food aisles and a range of takeaways.