Sociology of culture

Sociology is the scientific study of society, including patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and culture (Craig Calhoun (Editor). 2002, Dictionary of the Social Sciences). This discipline, which we were introduced to in High School, was presented to us as emanating from Western Europe. However, due to enhanced knowledge we have come to realized that sociological thoughts can be traced back to the continent of Africa. Noteworthy, to this discussion we can look at the…

Ethnography is a participant-observer qualitative research method which involves an integrative analysis of behaviors, values, and patterns of interaction within a specific culture-sharing group (Creswell, 2013). It is a method that stems from cultural anthropology and sociology, wherein the researcher spends extended periods of time as a participant in the group of study, interviewing, observing, and sharing their cultural experiences. According to Creswell (2013), the process of ethnography…

Race has played an important role in the Unites State’s history. The Harrison book talks about how important the Civil War is in understanding today’s culture. Everyone must look back at slavery and must remember to forget that they believe that slavery is wrong because people in that time period did not believe that is was wrong. Sociologist need the past to understand the future too. Segregation has caused Jim Crow Laws, and Redlining to occur which influences poverty in urban areas (Harrison)…

Indian Culture vs. American Culture Culture plays a significant role in every individual’s life. You don’t really see how it’s so important in everyday life. Let’s see how we define culture as. Culture is a human society’s total way of life meaning it provides guidelines for certain behavior. It changes overtime and is often taken for granted. You don’t really notice any different in cultures until you don’t travel to another country. Cultures makes you change your point of view toward that…

The definition of sociology is “the study of human social relationships and institutions. It is such a broad area of study, that there is no possible way to break it down in to few categories. Sociologists trace their studies back to the Scottish Enlightment at the end of the nineteenth century. Since 1960, there have been so many changes in society, that it is now difficult to assess likely trends. One of the big differences between cultures is the different foods that we are accustomed to.…

that you think are just how you do it, is actually your culture. I would like to tell you about my culture and how it is my nature. Cultural identity, It is basically what makes us-us. How you were raised, your traits, your moral views and ethnicity all play a significant factor in your cultural makeup. My family and I every thanksgiving have a tradition, Butter pecan cheesecake. It is my mother’s favorite dish and now a part of my culture that I will most likely pass down to my…

understanding of their culture. One way of better understanding a culture other than your own is by assimilating yourself into the culture you are unfamiliar with, therefore, participate in that cultures rituals learning about their beliefs. After learning about the cultures history religious beliefs, rituals, and way of life it helps the counselor better understand their clients. Paniagua (2014) reports group therapy has been shown to be successful with Mexican American clients because the…

Cultural identity is a part of my everyday life. I don’t often think about it, if not, at all. It’s just like speaking your language; you do it naturally. The cultural heritage that we’re exposed to from everything around us, shapes our cultural inheritance. We have the decision to choose whether we want to do something; those choices can make or break us. It all comes down to who you truly want to be as a person; whether you make decisions on your own or make decisions encouraged by the people…

other. Customs are often particular to a culture and can have certain meanings depending on which culture the custom is from. As discussed in the article Cultural Differences? Or, are we really that different? Written by Gregorio Billikopf, in Russia,…

Culture identity is all around the world. Everywhere and anywhere many different people appear. From Chinese to hispanic, african americans to caucasians. Some might say where all the same inside, but the reality is how people represent their culture. I for one am not a genius, intelligent, oriental person you want me to be. Most latinos/ latinas find speaking and different language called “Spanish” part of their culture. They’re used to eating food they grow. They’re used to celebrating a…