Understanding Cultures and Their Dynamics

The video explores the concept of culture, discussing its components like norms, symbols, and languages. It differentiates between high and low culture, examines mainstream culture and subcultures, and addresses ethnocentrism and multiculturalism. The role of counter-cultures in societal change is highlighted, along with how cultural change and diffusion occur. The video concludes by considering structural functionalism and conflict theory perspectives on culture.

What is a key factor that contributes to the diversity of cultures within a single country?

• The existence of a single cultural norm

• The influence of different nationalities

• The presence of multiple languages

• The variety of cultural backgrounds

How can low culture be best described?

• As popular culture

• As the culture of the elite

• As a subculture

• As a counter-culture

What is a subculture?

• A cultural pattern that sets apart a segment of a society

• A culture that opposes mainstream culture

• A culture that is superior to others

• A culture that is part of mainstream culture

What does ethnocentrism involve?

• Judging one culture by the standards of another

• Judging one culture by its own standards

• Promoting cultural homogeneity

• Embracing all cultural differences

What is the concept of multiculturalism?

• A perspective that sees society as a homogenous culture

• A perspective that recognizes cultural diversity and advocates for equal standing

• A perspective that promotes a single dominant culture

• A perspective that ignores cultural differences

What is a counter-culture?

• A culture that is part of the elite

• A culture that seeks to change societal norms

• A culture that is universally accepted

• A culture that aligns with mainstream values

Which decade is known for significant counter-cultural movements in the US?

• 1950s

• 1960s

• 1970s

• 1980s

What is cultural diffusion?

• The invention of new cultural traits

• The spread of cultural traits from one culture to another

• The discovery of new cultural elements

• The rejection of foreign cultural influences

How do structural functionalists view culture?

• As a tool for conflict

• As irrelevant to societal function

• As a means to provide order and cohesiveness

• As a source of division

What is an example of cultural change through invention?

• The spread of jazz music

• The introduction of cell phones

• The discovery of tomatoes

• The influence of European philosophers