Culture Highlights

Front 1

Define culture.

Back 1

A group that has a shared meaning. I.e. values, ethics, rituals, traditions, and services

Front 2

How is a subculture different from culture.

Back 2

A subculture is a group whose members share beliefs and common experiences that set them apart from other members of culture. I.e. male vs. female

Front 3

What are the four facets of culture?

Back 3

1. Custom (Historical)

2. More (Moral Basis)

3. Ritual (Sequence of Symbolic Behavior)

4. Ritual Artifact (Products used with Rituals)

Front 4

Mythology is important to study when working in a new culture. Name an example of an American myth and a global myth.

Back 4

American: Cinderella myth that portrays the "rags to riches" values America has associated with hard work, success and social mobility.

Global: Good vs. Evil, Unlikely Hero, Wise Ancients, Pure Nature

Front 5

What are the four dimensions of cultural variance?

Back 5

1. Power Distance (Hierarchical Power Structure)

2. Uncertainty Avoidance (Dislike Ambiguity)

3. Gender Roles

4. Individualism (Individual vs. Collective Goals)

Front 6

What age does aesthetic freeze occur?

Back 6

18-22

Front 7

What are two ways of thinking in relation to culture?

Back 7

1. Independent (Concerned with Objects)

2. Interdependent (Concerned with the System of Things)