Ch2 culture

Do Now:

What is the difference between Culture and Society

Write a response down in your notebook

Society and Culture

Chapter 2

Society

Set of interdependent people that gather to share a common culture and feeling of unity

Examples:– Italy– America– Mexico

Culture

Consists of all shared products of human groups

Examples– Rules– Religion– Architecture

List 10 elements that make up the American Culture with a person next to you (no need to move your seat)

5 Components of Culture

Non Material– Symbols – Language – Norms– Values

Physical objects

You will now be assigned to a group

On the index cards provided, list 10 unique characteristics of the culture stated.

Please DO NOT write on the index card! Thanks

Symbols

Anything that stands for something Example:

– Flag– Gesture

Language

A way to communicate Examples

– Spoken words– Sign language

Norms

Rules Examples

– Do not speed– Do not kill another human

Folkways- minor infractions Mores- serious infractions

Values

Beliefs Examples

– Work hard– Religion– Honesty

Physical Objects

Objects that people create Examples:

– Clothing– Cars– Architecture

Project

Using any given culture, research a UNIQUE sport specific to that culture(a sport not popular in America). Be sure to include rules, equipment, objective of game and how it is played.

You will have time to work on this in class today You will present the sport to the class. Please use

props to enhance your presentation.

Section 2 Cultural Variation

There are many differences among cultures which makes it hard to understand those different form us.

If an Australian invites you over for tea and says arrive at 7:00, what time should you arrive and what could you expect to do?

Cultural Variation (Australia)

– Arrive no earlier than 8:00 and expect lamb chops, sausage, French fries, a veggie, salad, and dessert.

Cultural Universals

Features common to all cultures. George Murdock complied 60 cultural

universals.

– *Read page 33-34 in book Arapesh and Mundugmor

Dealing with Variation in other societies

Difference are interesting, but often causes problems

Ethnocentrism- one’s use to their way and do not like to accept ways of doing it.– Can avoid a new way that may be beneficial.

Cultural Relativism- judge things by their own standards not using your own bias.

Variation among Societies

Subcultures- cultures that exists with in a culture but follow the norms and values of the larger culture– Example: Puerto Rican, Catholic, teachers,

Counter culture- Exists with the larger culture but goes against the norms and values.– Examples Hippies, KKK, Youth movement of the

60’s