exam 1 Flashcards
sociology
science of social groups
enculturation
method by which the social values are internalized/learned
what is the generally socially accepted response to death in the US
death denial
customs
social behavior as dictated by the tradition of the people
mores
must behaviors; the basic and important patterns of ideas and acts of a people as related to treatment of the dead, which calls for a strong reaction from society if violated
- pre marital sex
taboo
social prohibition of certain acts
folkways
behaviors which are construed as somewhat less impulsive than more of the same society, and do not call for a strong reaction from society if violated
- not shaking someones hand
law
rules of action prescribed by an authority able to enforce its will
subculture
a division or smaller identifiable unit of culture having unique traits to itself
ex of a geographic subculture
people that live in Chicago
example of ethnic subculture
Mexicans
example of religious subculture
amish people
what is a cultural universal
common traits or patterns found throughout cultures, ex. Respect for the dead
ethnocentrism
attitude that one’s own race, nation, group, or culture is superior to all others
cultural relativism
emotional attitude that all cultures are equal and pertinent
any funeral event performed in a prescribed manner …
funeral rite
any rite or ceremony with no body present
memorial ceremony
the emotional response to death
grief
at what age does a death of a parent validate on’e mortality
midlife (35-55)
adaptive funeral rite
funeral rite that is adjusted to the needs and wants of those directly involved