Describing Cultures

What is culture?

• The practice of physical exercise and mental discipline.

• Beliefs, customs, arts, and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively in a society.

• The study of cells and microorganisms.

• The process of growing plants in a controlled environment.

What are some elements that make up a culture?

• religion, clothing, technology, geography

• language, beliefs, values, customs, traditions, art, music, and food

• sports, education, politics, economy

• architecture, literature, science, history

What is cultural diversity?

• The belief that one culture is superior to others.

• Presence of multiple different cultures or ethnic groups within a society or organization.

• A form of art that celebrates different cultures.

• The process of assimilating different cultures into one dominant culture.

How does language influence culture?

• Language has no influence on culture.

• Culture influences language through communication and transmission of values.

• Language influences culture through food and clothing choices.

• Language influences culture through communication and transmission of values.

What are some examples of cultural traditions?

• Wearing traditional clothing, participating in cultural festivals, exchanging traditional greetings

• Celebrating holidays, performing traditional dances, practicing religious ceremonies, observing specific dietary customs

What is cultural appropriation?

• The adoption or use of elements from another culture without understanding, respect, or permission.

• The legal protection of elements from another culture.

• The intentional exclusion or erasure of elements from another culture.

• The respectful appreciation and celebration of elements from another culture.

How does religion impact culture?

• Religion impacts culture through shaping beliefs, values, customs, rituals, and traditions.

• Religion only impacts the beliefs of individuals, not the culture as a whole.

• Religion has no impact on culture.

• Culture has no influence on religion.

What is cultural relativism?

• The belief that cultural practices should be judged based on universal standards

• The belief that cultural practices should be judged based on personal opinions

• The belief that cultural practices should be judged based on historical context

• The belief that all cultural beliefs, values, and practices should be understood and evaluated within the context of that particular culture.

What is the importance of cultural preservation?

• Cultural preservation is important to maintain and protect the unique traditions, customs, and heritage of a community or society.

• Cultural preservation is unnecessary and a waste of resources.

• Cultural preservation hinders progress and development.

• Cultural preservation is only important for small communities.

How does globalization affect cultures?

• Globalization has no impact on cultures.

• Globalization only affects the economy, not cultures.

• Globalization affects cultures by promoting the exchange of ideas, values, and practices between different societies.

• Globalization leads to the homogenization of cultures.