Culture Flashcards
Generally speaking, the concept of culture is the combination of various components inculding thoughts, attitudes, feelings , symbols, learned beliefs, mindests, rituals, shared values, who are unified by race, nationality, ethnicity and common beliefs.
The function of culture is to enrich national identity, strengthen understanding among ethnic groups, trasnmit accepted values
Basic values that integrate a culture
Core values
A single and homogenuous society with no cultural diversity
Monoculture
Comparing and dealing with different cultures
Cross-cultural
A cultural group that are different from the rest of the society
Sub-culture
A set of ideas opposed to those of established society
Counter-culture
The study of humankind from different aspects
Anthropology
A particular philosophy of life
Worldview
The co-existence of diverse cultures in a society
Multiculturalism
Cultural identity
Cultural norms
National culture
Cultural diversity
Mores
Norms
