cultures + subcultures Flashcards
what is culture?
(+ examples)
all things learned and shared by a societal group - transmitted through many generations.
(ie. traditions/moral principles/religion + beliefs/food)
what is a subculture?
a social group in which subscribed to the norms/values of mainstream society but also have some norms/values that are distinct from the rest of society
what is a norm?
(+ examples)
expectations within society that allow and aid social regulation and function
(ie. queues/manners/table etiquette)
what are values?
(+ examples)
goals that encourage morality and an understanding of good vs bad.
(ie. aspirations/goals/achievements/freedom of speech)
what is high culture?
(+ key aspects)
the culture of the elite and upper class, with privileged positions within society and economics
(ballet/operas/polo/hunting/hired workers + live-in staff)
what is popular culture?
(+ key aspects)
the culture of ordinary people, who engage in mass produced forms of entertainment or items in everyday life.
(ie. cinema/football/fast food/tv shows/mainstream education)
what is global culture?
(+ key aspects)
global cultures have emerged as a result of globalisation and therefore cultural homogeneity is a key feature.
(ie. fast-food chains/brands/alcohol + tea/cars/famous musicians + artists)
what is consumer culture?
(+ key aspects)
a culture in which the consumption of goods + services is the norm.
(ie. fast fashion + deliveries/ targeted advertisements/high varieties)
what is cultural diversity?
(+ examples)
a culture that includes a diverse range of groups, from many cultural backgrounds, living separately within society.
(ie. race/religion/beliefs/heritage/class/sexuality/ethnicity)
what is multiculturalism?
refers to different cultures living equally within society, while acknowledging and welcoming the presence of this range of different groups
