Understanding the Significance of Culture in Society
Explore the essence of culture as a way of life in different societies, encompassing norms, values, ethnocentrism, cultural diversity, change, and the impact of globalization on global and local communities.
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1. Culture Culture A way of life characteristic of a particular society (British culture, French culture ) Ways of making sense of our daily lives: A set of practices. Clothes we wear. Food we eat. Work we do. Friends we have. A set of beliefs.
1. Culture Learned Behaviour Norms: Behaviour expected of us in particular situations. Values: Beliefs that some things are desirable and worthwhile.
1. Culture Ethnocentrism: Looking at and judging - things from the perspective of your own culture. Cultural diversity: Different cultures may have different norms and values. = Evidence that culture is socially constructed.
1. Culture Cultural Change Cultural norms and values change over time: Example: Norms about dress and manners have changed dramatically over the last century. Globalisation: Major source of social change in contemporary societies. The Past = local and national communities. The Present = global communities.
1. Culture Global Culture Homogeneity?: People across the world: Eat the same food Drink the same drinks Wear the same labels Speak the same language Heterogeneity?: People across the world: Develop new and different styles Develop new types of identity Exchange ideas and behaviours
