General Terms (first 1/2 of study guide)

Question 1

Jared Diamond’s GGS

Answer 1

Civilizations around the world have developed at different rates due to geography.

Question 2

Wesch - what is culture

Answer 2

a shared way of life of a group of people from the same area

Question 3

Wesch - why is culture important

Answer 3

• everyone can emphasize with different cultures, learning beyond the experiences they would know within their own culture
• learn all the different ways to live life
• combat hate with understanding
• be a better human

Question 4

Wesch - how we can learn about cultures around the world

Answer 4

• ask questions & be open minded
• travel to experience the culture locally
• don’t be afraid to commit

Question 5

List the five elements of culture:

Answer 5

Religion, Government, Expression, Economy, Social Structure

Question 6

Nuclear Family

Answer 6

immediate fam living together, parents + kids

Question 7

Extended Family

Answer 7

aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins, etc. living together

Question 8

Ability Inequality

Answer 8

disability accessibility, not getting employment, etc.

Question 9

Gender - Inequality

Answer 9

woman & men pay gap, women not holding nearly as many CEO positions

Question 10

Race/ethnicity - Inequality

Answer 10

racism

Question 11

Age - Inequality

Answer 11

older people forced to retire to make room for younger workers

Question 12

Access to Green Spaces - Inequality

Answer 12

nearby green spaces boost health significantly, but many poorer communities don’t have them

Question 13

Culture

Answer 13

characteristics and knowlegde of a particular group of people

Question 14

Ethnocentrism

Answer 14

evaluation of other cultures based on your preconceptions from the standards/customs of your own culture, bias