UCSP NOTES Flashcards
what is a system of symbols?
language
what defines what is right, good, and moral, this depends on the society you’re part of?
values
what are models of behavior that tell us what is appropriate and not?
NORMS
these are written down with specify strict rules, it has sanctions and mitigation
FORMAL NORMS
these are norms that are generally understood but not written down
INFORMAL NORMS
what have penalties and possible rewards
SANCTIONS
what are religious in nature, continuous. and ideas that people hold about the universe and the total reality surrounding them
BELIEFS
what do u call something that is
influenced by the religion
FOLK RELIGION
these are short lived social norms dependent on the geography
FASHION
these are only there for a certain period of time
TREND
trends for a short period of time
FADS
what is the process of introducing nee idea or object to a culture
INNOVATION
what do u call something that deliberately opposes aspects of the large culture
COUNTER CULTURE
what do u call a feeling of uncertainty, disorientation, out of place or fear when immersed in an unfamiliar culture
CULTURAL SHOCK
this happens when cultural ideas used to regulate social life do not keep pace with social changes
CULTURAL LAG
what do u call common features found in every culture, these are adaptations to meet essential human needs such as the need for food and clothing
cULTURAL UNIVERSAL
these are examples of norms that are considered as moral norms, if u break them, u are considered immoral
mores
these are norms based on social groups, actions and culture, and are not written down but learned.
folkways
what do u call norms that define illegal and legal
laws