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Culture
Everything from the def. of culture to the theoretical approches applied to culture, as well as their strengths and weaknesses (Ch.2 from the txt SOCIOLOGY:DOWN TO EARTH..-CORE CONCEPTS By HENSLIN)
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Sociology
Undergraduate 1
09/30/2008

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Culture changes by
Definition
Influence, Time, Effort, Habit, Violation of established (values), Fear of disruption, pressure from groups (culture lag)
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Culture is Adaptive!
Definition
provides/adjusts to ppls:
A.physiological needs
B.physical/geographical environment
C.Social Environment
D.Emotional needs
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Social Norms
Definition
Behavioral Guidelines:
A. makes it possible to survive
B. Provide social order/stability
C.Saves time (allows human nature to become automatic)
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Culture
Definition
The way we meet our basic needs. Socially learned & shared by a group. (Can both enhance & restrict freedom)
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Culture consists of...
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Material (posessions), Knowledge, & our behaviors
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Key elements of culture
Definition
Values- measures worth (reflected by social norms);
Social norms- guidelines/rules;
Cognitive categories- ways to classify what is "real"
technology, & Language.
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Benefits of Language
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