Sociology Formation of Culture Key Terms

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Process by which national cultures become more and more influenced by American culture.
Americanisation
1 of 10
The values, norms, beliefs and customs of a society or group; it's whole way of life.
Culture
2 of 10
General standards or ethical principles which are highly prized.
Values
3 of 10
Social position over which individuals have some degree of control (e.g. job).
Achieved status
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A set of expectations that is applied to a particular 'social status'
Role
5 of 10
Norms, values and lifestyles shared in every country.
Global culture
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Groups who share many aspects of mainstream culture, but who also have certain beliefs, attitudes and ways of behaving of their own.
Subcultures
7 of 10
Social expectations; detailed guides to behaviour.
Norms
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Social position over which we have no choice and may well be determined at birth (e.g. sister).
Ascribed status
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Increasing connections between countries and breaking down of national boundaries.
Globalisation
10 of 10

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The values, norms, beliefs and customs of a society or group; it's whole way of life.

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General standards or ethical principles which are highly prized.

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Social position over which individuals have some degree of control (e.g. job).

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A set of expectations that is applied to a particular 'social status'

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