SOC 105 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Ethnocentrism, Culture Shock, Argot
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Physical or technological aspects of our daily lives (ie: hair style, makeup, etc. ) Ways of using material objects, beliefs, philosophies, govts, and patterns of communication (ie: festivals, religion, accents, etc) Taboos evoke strong feelings of disgust incest, cannibalism, etc. Folkways greetings, leaving train before entering, giving up seat for elderly or disabled. Sanctions a reaction to breaking or enforcing norms. Positive awards, promotion, smiles, cheers, etc. Negative demotion, jail, frowns, jeers, etc. Music all music evokes certain emotions. Ethnocentrism the belief that your culture is superior.