Factors That Influence Beliefs and Values

Question 1

Culture

Answer 1

Definition: The combination of beliefs, customs, practices and social behaviors of a particular group of people
Example: Ukrainian immigrants in Canada (a minority group with keeping their culture)

Question 2

Language

Answer 2

Definition: Part of culture. Language unites people, promotes their culture and values
Example: French for Francophones, Inuktituk for the Inuit

Question 3

Religion and Spirituality

Answer 3

Definition: Formalized set of beliefs and practices, centered on the worship of and faith in God
Example: Christianity

Question 4

Environment & Relationship to the land

Answer 4

Definition: How you connect to the land and geography around you
Example: Farm, cities, continent, climate

Question 5

Gender

Answer 5

Definition: Expected behaviors that considers acceptable of male or female
Example: Traditional role for woman: mother, stay at home to raise kids

Question 6

Media

Answer 6

Definition: Tools used to pass along information
Example: Advertising influence what we buy and how we see ourselfs (“perfect body”)