Culture and it's components
What consists of all the shared products of human groups.
Culture
these informal norms guide everyday behavior like saying “please” and “thank you” and breaking them usually results in mild reactions.
folkways
What needs are so basic that all societies must ensure their fulfillment?
cultural universals
the earliest type of society, they rely on wild plants and animals for survival and are typically small, nomadic groups.
hunting and gathering
This culture spreads quickly through media and appeals to large, diverse audiences
pop culture
these are the physical objects, tools, and structures that a society creates, from clothing to technology.
material culture
Considered vital to a society’s moral order, violating these norms such as committing theft or showing disrespect for the dead brings strong disapproval.
mores
A smaller group within a main culture like punks are considered what?
subcultures
These societies herd and domesticate animals, often moving their communities in search of grazing land.
pastoral
These cultural patterns change very gradually over generations and preserve older ways of life.
folk culture
what is the very basis of human culture. It is how we create our culture and communicate it
symbols
these norms are written and enforced by governing bodies, with clearly defined punishments for violations like speeding or stealing.
laws
What is the difference between a subculture and a counter culture?
Counter cultures oppose the current norms of society
Using simple tools like sticks and hoes, these societies cultivate small gardens and support slightly larger, more settled populations.
horticultural
This type of group member sets goals, motivates others, and helps guide the group toward success.
leader
This type of culture includes a society’s beliefs, values, language, and norms—everything intangible that shapes how people think and act.
Non-material culture
When someone fails to follow these simple, everyday norms like cutting in line others may see them as rude, but not immoral.
folkways
What does the functionalist perspective think of ethnocentrism?
It helps build group unity
With the invention of the plow and large-scale farming, these societies produce food surpluses that allow for cities, social classes, and specialized labor.
agricultural
these individuals help maintain group cohesion by supporting decisions, completing tasks, and keeping morale strong.
followers
Sociologists sometimes refer to the combination of objects and rules as what?
technology
breaking these norms is viewed not just as socially unacceptable but deeply immoral, threatening the stability of society itself.
mores
The Native Americans are an example of what?
Forced Assimilation
Characterized by an economy built on knowledge, services, and technology rather than manufacturing, this is the society many nations belong to today.
postindustrial
this American value emphasizes the belief that anyone can rise through hard work and determination.
individualism