SOC100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Cultural Relativism, Ethnocentrism, Social Fact
12 Apr 2016
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Values collectively shared ideas about right and wrong e. g. , equality e. g. , the value of equality is reflected in laws recognizing same-sex marriage presumptive link to social policies, mission statements, and programs (c) the relationship between values and norms. Functionalist perspective: durkheim norms and values are social facts that result in a collective conscience, parsons norms and values work together to keep society running smoothly. Conflict perspective: there are contradictions between values and norms, idea culture versus real culture. Ethnocentrism and cultural relativism: these examples raise issues concerning: Ethnocentrism the tendency to belief one"s own cultural beliefs and practices are superior and used as the standard by which other cultures are compared. E. g. , assuming democracy is the best social model. Cultural relativism customs/ideas should be described objectively and understood within the context of the society"s problem and opportunities (103) Canadian culture high culture vs. popular culture.
