Culture And Identity Flashcards
What is culture
A way of life for a particular society
What does culture consist of
Belief, behaviours, objects and other characteristics
What is socialisation
How people learn their culture
What is culture diversity
The differences between cultures
What is multiculturalism
cultures, races, religions and ethnicities deserve to have their differences noticed and celebrated
Homogenisation of culture
Cultures have become similar or more alike
What is subculture
A smaller group of people or a break off group that shares its own norms, customs and values
What are examples of subculture
Goths, chavs, emos or the gay community
What is mass culture
The idea that there is a set norms and values that the vast majority in the population share, develop from an exposure the the same media, news, sources, music and art
What is folk culture
The culture of ordinary people
What is high/low culture
The idea that some cultural practices are superior to others
What is popular culture
A culture recognised by the majority of society
Give examples of popular culture
Music, art, literature, fashion, dance, film, social media, tv and podcasts
What are functionalists views on culture
The social glue that keeps society together and maintains social order
Define the term norms
The expected forms of behaviour in a particular society
