Sociology: Culture

Many cultures coming together to form one culture is known as:

• Subgroup

• Counterculture

• Melting Pot

• Multiculturalism

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

• Afrocentrism

• Judgementalism

• Egocentrism

• Ethnocentrism

Culture is a set concept, therefore, there is a set number of cultures in our world today:

• True

• False

People who share the same language and live in the same area can have a different culture:

• True

• False

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

There can be a culture without a society

• True

• False

_________________ 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

• Narms

• Majorities

• Stereotypes

In the United States, most people believe that every child is entitled to an education. This is an example of a(n)

• subculture.

• value.

• instinct.

• taboo.

Which of the following is not an example of a symbol?

• a wedding ring on the left hand

• a bell ringing at lunch time

• eating when you are hungry

• your school mascot