Understanding Culture in Sociology Quiz

What is culture in sociology?

• A style of music

• A form of government

• A set of beliefs, behaviors, and objects shared by a society

• A type of food

What does material culture include?

• Beliefs and traditions

• Physical objects and artifacts

• Values and norms

• Language and symbols

What is an example of non-material culture?

• Buildings

• Tools

• Technology

• Language

What is cultural relativism?

• Judging a culture by another culture's standards

• Evaluating a culture based on its own standards

• Believing one's culture is superior

• Ignoring cultural differences

What is ethnocentrism?

• Viewing all cultures as equal

• Understanding cultural diversity

• Believing one's own culture is superior

• Adopting another culture's practices

What is a subculture?

• A group that rejects the dominant culture

• A group that has no cultural identity

• A group that shares the dominant culture's values

• A group with distinct beliefs within a larger society

What is a counterculture?

• A group that is part of the mainstream culture

• A group that has no cultural practices

• A group that opposes the dominant culture

• A group that supports the dominant culture

What is the function of culture in society?

• To create chaos

• To enforce strict rules

• To provide a sense of identity and belonging

• To eliminate diversity

What are norms?

• Physical objects

• Rules and expectations for behavior

• Technological advancements

• Artistic expressions

What is an example of a folkway?

• Prohibition against theft

• Religious rituals

• Dress codes

• Laws against violence