Culture and Society Flashcards
Edward B. Tylor - “the complex whole which include knowledge, belief, art, laws, morals, customs and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as member of society”
Culture
Etymologically, is derived from the latin word culture or cultus which mean care or cultivation
Culture
collective behavior of men
Culture
acquired set of customs, traditions and mindset
Culture
transmitted across generations within societies
Culture
refers to the shared beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, and artifacts that characterize a group or society. It includes everything from language, religion, music, food, clothing, art, and architecture to social norms, rituals, and traditions. Culture shapes the way people view the world and interact with each other, and it is transmitted from one generation to the next through socialization and education. Culture is a dynamic and complex concept that varies widely across different societies and in constantly evolving over time
Culture
is a multifaceted concept with many characteristics that shape its nature and impact.
Culture
“the complex whole which include knowledge, belief, art, laws, morals, customs and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as member of society”
Edward B. Tylor
is the process by which individuals learn a society’s cultural norms, values, beliefs, and behaviors. it’s how we become members of a culture
Enculturation
is the process of cultural change that occurs when two or more cultures come into contact. It involves the adoption of cultural elements from one group to another. This can happen through trade, migration, colonization, or other forms of interaction
Acculturation
KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURE
- It is learned
- It is adaptive
- It is shared
- It is symbolic
- It is integrated
- It is dynamic
culture is not innate, but rather it is learned through socialization, education, and experience. It is transmitted from one generation to the next through language, traditions, and customs
It is Learned
culture is not static but rather it evolves and adapts to changing circumstances, such as technological advancements, societal changes, and environmental challenges
It is Adaptive
culture is shared system of values, beliefs, and behaviors that define a group or society. It is the collective expression of a community’s experiences, history, and identity
It is Shared
culture is expressed through symbols, such as language, art, music, and rituals. These symbols have shared meanings that are learned and reinforced over time
It is Symbolic
culture is composed of interrelated elements that are mutually reinforcing and coherent. It is a complex system of values, beliefs, and practices that work together to create a unique identity and worldview
It is Integrated
culture is always changing and evolving over time. It is influenced by historical events, globalization, migration, and other factors that shape its development
It is Dynamic
is the belief that another culture is superior to one’s own
Xenocentrism
when one views their own culture as the best and only proper way to behave and adapt
Ethnocentrism
when one views their own culture as the best and only proper way to behave and adapt
Ethnocentrism
the principle that all cultures must be understood in terms of their own values and beliefs, not by the standards of another
Cultural Relativism
refers to the tangible and intangible aspects of a society or group’s past that are considered valuable and worth preserving for future generations. It includes artifacts, sites, monuments, buildings, art, music, language, traditions, customs, beliefs, and other elements that have been passed down from one generation to the next
Cultural Heritage
refers to physical artifacts such as buildings, sculptures, paintings, manuscripts, and other historical objects that are considered to have cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance
Tangible Cultural Heritage
refers to non-physical elements such as music, dance, oral traditions, rituals, beliefs, and knowledge systems
Intangible Cultural Heritage
