Culture - lesson 1

Question 1

Define values.

Answer 1

Beliefs we have about what is important and they allow us to make decisions on what is right and wrong.

Question 2

Define norms. (and an example)

Answer 2

Social rules which define correct and acceptable behaviour in society which people are expected to conform to.
E.g. Eating food with knives and fork

Question 3

What does the statement ‘culture is relative’ mean.

Answer 3

This means that they aren’t fixed and not everyone has the same norms and values. These can change over time and change depending on the place.

Question 4

What is intercultural diversity ?

Answer 4

Diversity between cultures

Question 5

What is intracultural diversity ?

Answer 5

Diversity within cultures.
When people are in the same culture however there are differences to people within the culture.

Question 6

What sort of culture does the UK have ?

Answer 6

The Uk has intracultural diversity because there is a variety of ethnicity, ages and social classes

Question 7

Define culture

Answer 7

The way of life of a social group which involves the learning and sharing of particular norms, values, beliefs, languages etc