The relationship of belief systems and ideologies to culture and identity: Flashcards
1
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what is culture?
A
shared knowledge, attitudes and behaviours that give society its coherence, identity and distinctive way of life.
not static - undergoes change
2
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how is culture demonstrated?
A
Demonstrated by beliefs, values, norms, laws, tech etc. which people use to understand and interpret their world and solve present and future problems.
3
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what is identity?
A
sense of self/inclusion in group or culture and can be viewed from personal, social and cultural level.
4
Q
how is identity formed?
A
over period of time and is result of interactions at micro, meso and macro levels of society
5
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what can identity be influenced by?
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gender, sexuality, family, ethnicity, class etc.
