Sociology - Socialisation,Culture & Identity - Mr Lamb

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What are "norms"?
These are the social expectations or expected patterns in behaviour. Norms explain why people do what they do in certain given situations. For example, it is a norm to wear clothes when in public. Likewise it is a norm in the UK to eat food with a kn
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What are "values"?
These are beliefs and ideas that society sees as important and are accepted by the majority of a society. Values are things we believe in and strive to achieve that guide guide our behaviour. For example, we value success, honesty, loyalty, hygiene a
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Define "culture"
This generally consists of the beliefs, behaviours or other characteristics that are common to the members of a particular group or society. Through culture, people and groups define themselves and conform to society’s shared values. A cultures aspec
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List all the different types of culture:
High culture Popular culture Consumer culture Global culture
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Define "high culture"
This refers to the activities and behaviours shared by those who have a high status or a higher position in society or by the people who are higher in the economic classes. High culture is seen as superior to other forms of culture by some and is oft
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List examples of activities shared in High culture:
Attending ballet Collecting antiques Attending opera Classical musical Theatre
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Define Popular culture
Pop culture is often referred to as ‘mass culture’. This is activities and behaviours that are enjoyed by the majority of the population. Some people may argue that these are more shallow activities and are inferior to high culture.
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List examples of activities shared in Pop culture:
Going to concerts Attending football matches Festivals
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Define Consumer culture
Consumer culture is defined as a culture where the social status, values and activities are centered around the consumption of goods and services In other words, in consumer culture, a large part of what you do, what you value and how you are define
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Define Global culture
This refers to the growing trend of cultural products and activities becoming universal. This is where brands, foods, films and other cultural products are identical across many different countries. This is the process of spreading influence.
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Define Subculture
his is a smaller group within a larger group that has it's own values which are different to the wider group. Often defined as a culture within a culture. The most popular is the youth subcultures.
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List some examples of subcultures
Middle class culture Chav culture Goth culture Emo culture
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Define Youth Subculture
This is a youth based subculture with a particular behaviour, interests and styles. For example clothing styles, trends and hairstyles. However, common interests, dialects and slang, and music genres are another important factor. Examples of these ar
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