Sociology Unit 2 Culture

Judging one culture based on the beliefs and values of another is known as:

• Afrocentrism

• Judgementalism

• Egocentrism

• Ethnocentrism

A subgroup that pushes back on the mainstream culture in an attempt to change how society functions is known as the:

• Subgroup

• Radical Culture

• Counterculture

• Marginalized

The beliefs and behaviors that a social group shares is known as:

• Culture

• Counterculture

• Subculture

• Religion

_________________ define how to behave in accordance with what a society has defined as good, right, and important, and most members of the society adhere to them.

• Norms

• Subculture

• Majorities

• Stereotypes

Norms can be different in different societies:

• True

• False

Cultural pattern, traits, elements that exists in every society

• Cultural Universal
• Culture Lag
• Cultural Relativity
• Culture Shock

To see all other cultures as inferior to one’s own  

• Ethnocentrism
• Taboo
• Mores
• Cultural Universal

Norms which are usually considered morally significant and whose violation is considered a serious matter. 

• Taboo
• Mores
• Subcultures
• Cultural Relativity

Rules of standards of behavior that have been developed by a group.

• Taboo
• Subcultures
• Ethnocentric
• Social Norms

What is "culture" in sociology?

• Enlightenment & excellence of taste acquired by intellectual & aesthetic training
• The process of cultivating living material (such as bacteria or viruses)
• A group of people living in a defined territory.
• The knowledge, language, values, customs, & physical objects of a group.