Culture Worksheet Part 2

Question 1

ethnocentrism (3)

Answer 1

• tendency to regard one’s own culture in group as the standard, and the superior, where as all other groups are seen as inferior
• positive when one shows pride in their culture, country, or national anthem
• negative if immigrants or people from other cultures are ridiculed or stereotype for their dress or beliefs

Question 2

cultural relativism (2)

Answer 2

• the belief that behaviors and customs of any culture must be reviewed and analyzed by the cultures on standards
• downside is that it may be used to excuse customs and behaviors (such as cannibalism) that may violate basic human rights

Question 3

high culture (2)

Answer 3

• consists of classical music, opera, ballet, live theater, and other activities
• usually patronized by elite audiences, composed primarily members of the upper middle and upper classes, who have the time, money, and knowledge assumed to be necessary for its appreciation

Question 4

popular culture (2)

Answer 4

• consists of activities, products, and services that are assumed to appeal primarily to members of the middle and working classes
• include rock concerts, spectator sports, movies, television soap operas, situation comedies, and the internet

Question 5

fad (2)

Answer 5

• temporary but widely copied activity followed enthusiastically by large numbers of people
• body piercings, surfing the internet, and raves

Question 6

fashion

Answer 6

-currently valued style of behavior, thinking, our parents that’s longer-lasting and more widespread than a fad

Question 7

cultural imperialism (2)

Answer 7

• the extensive infusion of ones nation’s culture into another nations
• ex: some view the widespread infusion of the english language into countries that speak other languages

Question 8

how are culture and social class related? (3)

Answer 8

• high culture is a device used by the dominant class to exclude the subordinate classes
• people must be trained to appreciate high culture learn about high culture in upper middle and upper-class families and in elite education systems, especially higher education
• knowledge and appreciation of high culture is considered a pre-requisite for access to the dominate class