What is Culture reading Flashcards
What does the term allocentric mean?
This term describes individuals who, despite being in an individualist culture, adopt collectivist values. These individuals prioritize the group’s needs and maintain a strong sense of community and cooperation.
What does the term idiocentric mean?
This term describes individuals in a collectivist culture who hold individualist values. These individuals focus more on personal goals and self-reliance, even though their broader culture may emphasize group harmony and interdependence.
What is culture vs nation, are they synonymous?
A nation refers to a political entity with a government and legal systems that regulate various aspects of society, such as leadership, laws, military, and finance. It encompasses the formal structures and policies governing a country, like foreign policies, which are determined by the nation itself. While the cultures within a nation can influence these regulations, culture and nation are not the same. Culture refers to the shared values and practices of people, whereas a nation is a political and legal construct.
How does race differ from culture and nation?
Race is a broader term that encompasses genetic similarities among people, while culture refers to shared values and practices, and nation pertains to political and legal systems. People of the same race can belong to different cultures and nations.
The African American culture in the United States, which has roots in traditional African cultures, is a distinct example where race and culture intersect. Despite both being black, African Americans and Nigerians have different cultural identities.
What is the difference between ethnicity and culture?
Ethnicity refers to groups sharing common characteristics such as language, history, or religion, while culture is broader, encompassing the shared practices and values within a group. Ethnicity can overlap with culture but is not synonymous with it.
What distinguishes culture from identity?
Culture refers to shared values and practices, whereas identity is about personal belonging and how individuals perceive themselves in relation to others. People may share values but have different identities based on perceived differences.
