Culture/Subculture/Counterculture Assessment

What is culture?

• The combination of material and non-material items that come together to form a meaningful way of life.

• Language, religion, food, clothing, music, and art

• The genetic makeup of a group of people.

• The beliefs, customs, practices, and social behavior of a particular group of people

What are some components of culture?

• language

• religion

• food

• education

• occupation

Define Eurocentrism

• The belied that all cultures are equal

• Favors "Western" views and superiority

• Ones culture is "natural"

• Belied that one's own culture is superior to all others

What is material culture?

An example of a sacred material object is ​

What is non material culture?

Explain to me what sector of culture does the Black Lives Matter movement fall under and its affect on society

What is ethnocentrism?

• The belief that one's own culture is superior to all others

• The belief that western views should be superior over others

• The belief that culture is determined by genetics

• The belief that culture is a social construct with no inherent meaning

How does ethnocentrism impact intercultural communication?

• It leads to cultural relativism and acceptance of all cultures

• It promotes understanding and respect between cultures

• It can create misunderstandings and conflicts between cultures

• It has no impact on intercultural communication

Explain to me what is a norm?