SOCY 101 Lecture 3: Culture and Media-CH 3
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A set of values, beliefs, traditions, language, behaviors, and practices. The (cid:271)elief that o(cid:374)e(cid:859)s o(cid:449)(cid:374) (cid:272)ulture of group is superior to others. Xenophobia- the unreasonable fear and hatred of foreigners or people from other cultures. Taking into account the differences across cultures without passing judgment. What are some limits to cultural relativism: food, tactile. Nonmaterial culture (our belief systems, behaviors, and ideologies) High culture- associated with the elite class. Values- moral beliefs (determining right and wrong) Social facts in our culture/us culture- population. Religiosity- importance of religion to a culture; traditional- more, secular rational- less religious. Durkhei(cid:373): ports as a (cid:862)religio(cid:374)(cid:863) i(cid:374) the u : totems, revered spaces, unity, o(cid:272)ial (cid:862)ele(cid:272)tri(cid:272)ity(cid:863) The distinct cultural values and behavioral patterns of a specific group: music genres, cliques, trends, hobbies, beliefs. Cultural forms that are widespread and commonly embraced. Media/social media: any sort of transmission of info. Watching things live (ie 9/11: any sort of instant information.
