SOCL 2001 : Study Guide Test 2
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Material culture - any physical object to which we give social meaning, such as: tools, machines, weapons, clothing, buildings and toys. Symbolic culture reflects the ideas and beliefs of a certain group of people. Values set of shared beliefs a group of people consider to be worthwhile or desirable in life. Norms - rules and guidelines as to what kind of behavior is acceptable. (formal: laws. Variations in culture multiculturalism: policy honoring the diverse, racial, ethic, national, & linguistic backgrounds of various individuals and groups. Dominant culture: values, norms, and practices of the mainstream. Subcultures: a non dominant group, have their own values, norms, and practices within the mainstream. Countercultures: norms and values are incompatible with the mainstream. What is human nature the culture and society that makes us human. The culture you live in affects your language, everyday skill set, and your view on how the world works.
