Basics of Culture
What is the term for shared beliefs, values, and practices in a society?
Culture
What type of culture includes physical objects like clothing and buildings?
Define subculture
a group within a larger culture with distinct characteristics
What is an example of a folkway?
shaking hands when meeting someone, speaking when walking into a room, etc.
What is socialization?
process of learning to function in a culture
This social media app, known for its short, viral videos, has a logo featuring a music note.
TikTok
This is the largest ocean on Earth, covering more than 60 million square miles.
Pacific
Name a non-material cultural aspect
Values, beliefs, or norms
What is a counterculture
a group that actively opposes mainstream cultural norms
What is the difference between a more and a taboo?
taboos carry the heaviest consequences when violated
Name one primary agent of socialization
Family
This animated movie about a Colombian family with magical powers features the hit song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.”
Encanto
This is the largest continent on Earth.
Asia
Is a smartphone an example of material or non-material culture?
Material
Name an example of a subculture
ex. CrossFit community
Responses vary
Give an example of a value in American culture
individualism, etc
What type of socialization typically occurs in childhood?
primary socialization
This superhero movie franchise, known for characters like Black Panther and Iron Man, dominates the box office
Marvel
This is the smallest continent in the world by land area.
Australia
What is a cultural norm?
ccepted behavior or practice within a culture
What do the beliefs about afterlife represent in terms of culture?
Non-Material
Name an example of a counterculture
ex. hippie movement, extremists
Responses vary
What is cultural diffusion
the spread of cultural elements from one society to another
Which agent of socialization becomes most influential in adolescence?
Peers
This series about a group of kids battling supernatural forces in Hawkins, Indiana, has been a hit on Netflix since 2016.
Stranger Things
What continent is Mexico located?
North America
Give an example of a taboo.
Answers Vary
How are material and non-material culture connected?
material culture often reflects non-material culture, like values and beliefs
What is one reason countercultures form?
dissatisfaction with dominant cultural norms
What is ethnocentrism?
judging another culture as inferior to your own
What did Harry Harlow's monkey studies demonstrate about socialization?
the importance of bonding and comfort for development?
This Nigerian artist, known for hits like "Last Last" and "Ye," became the first African artist to sell out Madison Square Garden in 2022
Burna Boy
Name all five oceans on Earth
Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and Southern Oceans