THE PROCESS OF LEARNING & SOCIALISATION - 2.1.1 Culture

Question 1

Define Socialisation

Answer 1

The social learning process that occurs from birth to death. where individuals need and absorb cultural values and norms from the society they live in

Question 2

Define Society

Answer 2

A community of people sharing common territory and culture. they also tend to interact with each other daily

Question 3

Define Identity

Answer 3

The qualities, beliefs, personality, looks and/or expressions that make up how you see yourself and how others see you / judge you

Question 4

Define Beliefs

Answer 4

Ideas that people in a society see to be true

Question 5

Define Artefacts

Answer 5

Material objects / cultural products that have a symbolic meaning to them for certain members in a society

Question 6

Define High Culture

Answer 6

Cultural products that are seen to be very rare, unique and the product of exceptional talent

Question 7

Define Mass / Popular Culture

Answer 7

Cultural artefacts that are mass produced for mass consumption (pop music, blockbuster movies etc )

Question 8

Define Folk Culture

Answer 8

Type of culture based on experiences, customs, traditions and beliefs / rural communities ( peasantry / tribes) that are passed down by the word-of-mouth

Question 9

Define Values

Answer 9

General guidelines that tell members of the society how to behave, they generally shape norms of behaviour (many societies value marriage)

Question 10

Define Value System

Answer 10

Collection of values, norms and customs that is agreed upon a social group / society

Question 11

Define Relativity of Culture

Answer 11

Idea that what constitutes culture differs by periods of time, societies and between social groups that live in the same society

Question 12

Define Norms

Answer 12

Rules that govern which behaviours are normal in any given social institution

Question 13

Define Secular

Answer 13

Not being subjected to religious routines / rules

Question 14

Define Role

Answer 14

those occupying a particular status are expected to behave a certain way

Question 15

Define Gender Role Socialisation

Answer 15

Process of learning behaviour that is culturally expected form males and females

Question 16

Define Custom

Answer 16

Regular behavioural pattern that is accepted as a routine norm in particular societies

Question 17

Define Social Mores

Answer 17

Values (often influenced by religion) that set out the moral principles and rules of societies (eg, sexual relations are only meant to be carried out in marriage)

Question 18

Define Deviance

Answer 18

An offensive or odd behaviour seen by a particular social group / society. It requires a form of formal / informal regulation (discipline)

Question 19

Define Law

Answer 19

The society all agree to follow a rule / system of rules which regulate the behaviour of all. Police and courts are expected to enforce the rules and to arrest those who do not follow the rules and to impose punishments if found guilty