the social construct of culture

Question 1

3wd definition of norms.

Answer 1

form of behaviour.

Question 2

definition of norms.

Answer 2

form of behaviour which has been established over time and through generations.

Question 3

example of norms.

Answer 3

wearing a seatbelt, forming queues.

Question 4

3wd definition of roles.

Answer 4

pattern of behaviour.

Question 5

definition of roles.

Answer 5

a pattern of behaviour which is acted out everyday

Question 6

example of roles.

Answer 6

students, teachers.

Question 7

3wd definition of values.

Answer 7

principles or beliefs.

Question 8

definition of values.

Answer 8

principle or belief most people agree on.

Question 9

example of values.

Answer 9

wearing a seatbelt reflects value of life, forming queues reflects values of order.

Question 10

3wd definition of culture.

Answer 10

way of life.

Question 11

definition of culture.

Answer 11

a way of life and a collection of ideas through generations.
material culture: physical objects that are created.
nonmaterial culture: abstract human creations.

Question 12

example of culture.

Answer 12

material culture: clothing, buildings, cars.
nonmaterial culture: language, rules, beliefs.

Question 13

3wd definition of subculture.

Answer 13

beliefs can vary.

Question 14

definition of subculture.

Answer 14

beliefs and norms vary within the larger culture.

Question 15

example of subculture.

Answer 15

goths, hippie, bikers.

Question 16

3wd definition of identity.

Answer 16

sense of self.

Question 17

definition of identity.

Answer 17

sense of self which means the subjective feeling and how we see ourselves.
personal identity: how you view yourself.
social identity: how others view you.

Question 18

example of identity.

Answer 18

personal identity: religion, gender, confidence.
social identity: ethnicity, age, wealth.

Question 19

3wd definition of status.

Answer 19

position within society.

Question 20

definition of status.

Answer 20

a social position within society which can be held by an individual or a group.
ascribed status: status given that can’t be changed.
achieved status: status that is earned.

Question 21

example of status.

Answer 21

ascribed statue: royalty, titles.
achieved statue: qualification, job.