define and explain culture

Question 1

norms

Answer 1

norms are shared expectations and rules that guide individual’s behaviour it consists of what is acceptable and unacceptable in different cultures

Question 2

values

Answer 2

are shared beliefs and principles that a society/group consider as important

Question 3

culture

Answer 3

the shared beliefs, values, norms, and material objects that define a group or society, shaping their way of life and identity.

Question 4

roles

Answer 4

refers to the expected behaviors, rights, obligations, and norms associated with a particular social position or status

Question 5

status

Answer 5

a person’s position or rank within a group or society, ascribed (assigned at birth) and achieved (earned) which can all have en effect of the way you are treated

Question 6

mores

Answer 6

Mores are the customs, norms, and behaviors that are acceptable to a society or social group. They are deeply integrated and morally significant compared to norms

Question 7

customs

Answer 7

widely accepted pattern of behavior or action specific to a particular society which acts as a social norm that guide behaviour and can lead to social sanctions if not followed

Question 8

sanctions

Answer 8

measures to ensure social order is followed which can include informal sanctions or formal sanctions applied by the law

Question 9

culture diversity?

Answer 9

This is a belief that’s upheld in societies that recognise and appreciate and respect the cultural behaviours of other individuals that may come from a different culture background

Question 10

subcultures

Answer 10

Smaller cultural groups within a larger society that have distinct norms and values. Examples include youth subcultures (e.g., goths, punks) or religious subcultures.

Question 11

how is culture socially constructed

Answer 11

culture is not biologically determined but it is passed down by society, feral children where raised without human socialisation which shows that culture is learnt not innate as they lacked basic social skills
social change- culture evolves over time due to technological advancement, migration and globalisation as well
as societal values like gender roles
nature vs nurture- most sociologist argue that nurture plays a huge role in shaping behaviours

Question 12

aspects of culture

Answer 12

Culture can be represented in many ways such as

Dress – Traditional and modern clothing styles that reflect cultural identity.
• Language – The way people communicate, including spoken and written forms, dialects, and slang.
• Food – can unite cultures together as well as expressing passion in making the food
• Music – can help individuals express their culture through the sounds which varies across societies and time periods