What is culture
The shared practices, beliefs, and values of a group of people are called this.
What is culture?
Clothing, tools, and buildings are examples of this type of culture.
What is material culture?
The variety of different cultures, languages, traditions, and customs in a group or community. It’s about respecting and celebrating these differences.
What is cultural diversity?
Treating people unfairly or being mean to them because of their race or the color of their skin.
Your school organizes a talent show, and students are encouraged to perform songs, dances, or traditions from their cultures. Performances include an Irish step dance, a Bollywood routine, and a song in Wolastoqey, an Indigenous language. The school celebrates everyone’s contributions equally.
What is cultural diversity?
Culture is made up of two main parts:
What is non-material and material?
Traditions, language, and beliefs are part of this type of culture.
What is non-material culture?
What is the definition of prejudice?
Having a negative opinion or judgment about someone before you even get to know them.
A belief or idea about a group of people that may not be true and is often unfair.
What is a sterotype?
Before a soccer tryout, a student assumes that a classmate from a different country won’t be good at sports because of where they are from. Without seeing them play, they already decide not to pass them the ball during practice.
What is prejudice?
Culture can influence things such as:
What is Physical environment, history, social life, economic life, political life?
Name one item that belongs to material culture and one idea or belief that belongs to non-material culture.
What is (e.g., a car for material culture and freedom for non-material culture)?
Treating someone unfairly or differently because of their race, religion, gender, or other characteristic.
What is discrimination?
What is racism?
Treating people unfairly or being mean to them because of their race or the color of their skin.
During a geography lesson, one student says, “Why would anyone live in a country where it’s so cold all year? That’s ridiculous. Our country is clearly the best place to live because we have everything we need.” They ignore the reasons why other countries might be special to the people who live there.
What is ethnocentrism?
What is one material and non-material item from Canadian culture?
Thanksgiving (non-material) and poutine (material).
Identify whether each of the following belongs to material or non-material culture: a wedding ring, the concept of marriage, and a wedding ceremony.
What are material culture (wedding ring), non-material culture (concept of marriage), and non-material culture (wedding ceremony)?
When certain groups of people are treated unfairly by rules, laws, or systems in society, leading to fewer opportunities for them.
What is social injustice?
What is antisemitism?
Prejudice, hatred, or unfair treatment directed at Jewish people because of their religion or culture.
In a nearby town, workers at a factory are paid less than minimum wage, but because they don’t have legal documents, they’re afraid to speak up about the unfair treatment. Meanwhile, workers in other factories are treated fairly and earn higher wages for the same work.
What is social injustice?
What are the six aspects that make up culture?
This item is a part of material culture, while the traditions or practices surrounding it, like gift-giving or celebration, are part of non-material culture.
What is (e.g., a birthday cake or a holiday decoration)?
Believing that your own culture is better than others and judging other cultures based on your own beliefs and customs.
What is ethnocentrism?
The deliberate and ongoing effort to identify, challenge, and change systems, behaviors, and beliefs that uphold racism. It involves actively opposing discrimination and promoting equity by supporting marginalized groups and addressing unfair treatment based on race.
What is anti-racism?
A new student moves to your school from another country. They dress differently and speak with an accent. Some students make fun of the way they talk and refuse to sit with them at lunch, saying they don’t belong. Another group of students stands up for the new student, inviting them to join their table and reporting the bullying to a teacher.
Question: Which two terms apply to this scenario, and why?
What is prejudice and anti-racism?