Characteristics of Society
The objectives of CARICOM, or Vision 2030 in Jamaica, shows that all societies have
Shared Common Purpose
Socialization confirms which characteristic of culture
Learned behaviour
The process of teaching society's norms and values
Socialization
Guyana's territorial dispute with Venezuela proves that all societies have
All cultures have long-standing practices known as ____ and ____
Customs and Traditions
Unwritten rules that define acceptable behaviour in society
Norms
Maroon villages in the Caribbean have maintained governance forms since the 1700s. This confirms which characteristic of society?
Continuity over time and space
The school teaches that you stand at attention for the playing of the national anthem. This speaks to which characteristic of culture
Institutions that prescribe behaviour
Jamaicans generally revere people of great wealth. This is because wealth is seen as a _________ of the Jamaican society.
Value
True or False. Only some societies require citizenship.
False.
The dominance of women in certain fields such as nursing in Jamaica shows which characteristic of culture?
Gendered practice
A term unique to the Caribbean which means the combination of cultural elements to create a new form of culture
Creolization
True or False. Members of the diaspora are not considered to be a part of the Caribbean society.
False
Wearing pants for men and respect are examples of which characterisitc of culture
Norms and Values
Elements that are passed down from generation to generation and ingrained in society
Tradition