Learned aspects of human society. Share norms and values
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Values
Beliefs and ideas that society see as important, and that are accepted by the majority of society. EG- We value success and strive to achieve it
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Norms
Expected patterns of behaviour that are based on the values of a culture. EG- It is the norm to wear clothing
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Subculture
Minority groups within a culture, with different norms and values the the majority. EG - Gangs
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High Culture
Cultural practices associated with the powerful and wealthy elite or the upper social classes. EG - Opera
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Consumer Culture
Goods and services that we consume in society, both cultural and economic. EG - music, technology, fashion
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Popular Culture
Activities enjoyed by the masses or the majority. EG - TV Soaps, McDonalds
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Global Culture
Due to the development of social and economic relationships, on a global scale, we are now becoming part of one embracing culture. EG - We all drive the same cars, eat the same food and watch the same TV
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Cultural diversity
Cultural differences within a society. Existence of a subculture leads to cultural diversity
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Multi- culturalism
Different cultures existing side by side, where each group has the right to preserve their culture heritage
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Cultural hybridity
A hybrid is a cross between of merging of two things. When cultures merge it is referred to as cultural hybridity
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Status
Refers to a persons social position in society, or the ranking of individuals which is determined by the respect attached to their position by other members of society . Can be achieved or ascribed
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Roles
Patterns of behaviour, which are expected of a person or group, relating to their position in society
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Roles models
People who display patterns of behaviours which others copy and model their behaviour on.
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Role conflict
When two or more roles conflict
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
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Beliefs and ideas that society see as important, and that are accepted by the majority of society. EG- We value success and strive to achieve it
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Values
Card 3
Front
Expected patterns of behaviour that are based on the values of a culture. EG- It is the norm to wear clothing
Back
Card 4
Front
Minority groups within a culture, with different norms and values the the majority. EG - Gangs
Back
Card 5
Front
Cultural practices associated with the powerful and wealthy elite or the upper social classes. EG - Opera
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