S6: Catagorization, Culture and Idneity

Question 1

Sub-culture or co-culture

Answer 1

subcultures or co-cultures - When we categorize cultures within dominant cultures by different groups of people

Sub-cultures can be categorized by e.g. Religion, ethnicity etc., Socio-economic status

Question 2

Subculture – Organizational culture

Answer 2

Culture is “how we do things around here” shared values, work practices, procedures

Culture constructs the corporate identity

Question 3

Social categorize and identity

Answer 3

social identity theory - Social categorization: grouping people based on similar interests, dress language, religion, occupation, ethnicity etc.

Membership of category -> contributes to identity