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23 Cards in this Set
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Define culture and what it consists of |
A way of life for a particular society or part of society. Beliefs, traditions, values, norms, language, symbols, history, knowledge specific to a culture |
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What is the use of symbols within culture |
To convey meaning |
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What did Abbot think would happen without language |
Communication would be much more limited |
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What does Marshall suggest culture is |
Everything in society which is transmitted socially rather then biologically |
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How does culture help children |
Helps them learn how things are done which lets them take a place in society successfully |
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What is dominant culture and give an example |
The main culture in society which is accepted with opposition from most people. British culture |
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What is cultural diversity |
The idea that there are differences between cultures and within one society there are a wide range of cultural values |
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What is multiculturalism |
The idea that all cultures, races and ethnicities should have their differences acknowledged and celebrated |
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Where does folk culture come from |
Pre-industrial societies |
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What type of tradition is folk culture based on |
Oral tradition that is passed through generations |
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Give 3 examples of folk culture |
Scottish bagpipe music, English Morris dancing, fairytales/myths/legends |
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What is high culture |
The idea that certain cultural practices and product are superior to others |
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Who consumes high culture |
The elite class |
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What is low culture |
Refers to the culture of lower-ranked groups in society |
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Give 3 examples of high culture |
Opera, ballet, fine wine/food |
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Give 3 examples of low culture |
Reality TV, Football, Blockbuster films |
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What is mass/popular culture |
The products of the mass media (e.g films, TV, magazines, pop music, social media) |
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What does Marcuse believe mass culture is doing to society |
Dumbing down the culture and making people focus on material possessions |
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What are subcultures |
Smaller groups of people that share their own norms and values |
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Give 5 examples of a subculture |
Punks, Goths, Skaters, Roadmen, Emos |
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What have postmodernists argued in relation to society and subcultures |
In contemporary society, identity is less fixed and more fluid |
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What is the term used by postmodernist sociologist Maffesoli |
Neo-tribe |
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Define neo-tribe |
Grouping where people are drawn together around consumption, music and fashion rather than norms and values |
