Crash course: symbols, norms, and values

Define culture based on the article we read for class.

How is culture defined in the video?

• The way non-material objects like thoughts, action, language, and values come together with material objects to form a way of life.

• A collection of traditions passed down through generations, such as Quinceañeras or Bar Mitzvahs.

• Fine arts, operas, galas, and art openings.

• The physical objects and artifacts created by a society.

What are the two main components into which culture can be broken down?

• Symbols and Norms

• Things and Ideas

• Material and Non-material

• Values and Beliefs

Which of the following best describes non-material culture?

• Physical objects like books, buildings, food, and clothing.

• Iconic monuments such as the Statue of Liberty.

• Intangible creations of human society like values, symbols, customs, and ideals.

• The speed and style of cars on the road.

Is the moon masculine or feminine?

• Masculine

• Feminine

What is the primary distinction between cultural values and cultural beliefs?

• Values are specific ideas about what is true, while beliefs are broad cultural standards.

• Values are cultural standards and ideals, while beliefs are specific ideas about what is true.

• Values are informal rules of behavior, while beliefs are formal laws.

• Values are about what is normal, while beliefs are about what is right or wrong.

Provide an example of a folkway at Montini

Which type of norm is considered crucial to a society's moral center and involves behaviors that are always negatively sanctioned, violating a fundamental sense of decency?

• Folkways

• Mores

• Taboos

• Laws