Deep structures of culture Flashcards
Dominant cultures
possess power and influence
and greatly influences perceptions, communication
patterns, beliefs, and values within a nation.
Co-cultures
constitutes of groups or social
communities exhibiting communication
characteristics, perceptions, values, beliefs, and
practices that are sufficiently different to distinguish them from other groups and communities and from the dominant culture.
Otherfication
Making individuals from the opposing nation appear to be subhuman, worthless or immoral through false accusations
Dehumanisation of an enemy
Both media and state employ frames to portray
inherent nature of so-called enemy mostly in moral terms.
Western dichotomy
Religion and faith is private
Freedom to believe or
not believe, freedom of
speech.
2/3 world integrated
Religion is communal
Religion, permeates all
parts of life.
Forms & symbols are sacred.