SOC 110 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Bourgeoisie, Role Theory, Protestant Work Ethic
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Nonmaterial culture: the belief that one"s culture is inferior to another culture is called: xenocentrism, rodney and elise are u. s. students studying abroad in italy. When they are introduced to their host families, the families kiss them on both cheeks. When rodney"s host brother introduces himself and kisses rodney on both cheeks, rodney pulls back in surprise. Where he is from, unless they are romantically involved, men do not kiss one another. This is an example of: culture shock: most cultures have been found to identify laughter as a sign of humor, joy, or pleasure. Likewise, most cultures recognize music in some form. Counterculture: modern-day hipsters are an example of: subculture, your eighty-three-year-old grandmother has been using a computer for some time now. As a way to keep in touch, you frequently send emails of a few lines to let her know about your day.
