Global Culture
CultureMuch more than just what makes yogurt curdleWhat is
Culture?A societys system of values & customs that are its
design for living Developed through social interaction with family
& others in ones societyValues: ideas about good & bad,
right & wrong; standards by which members of a culture judge
their personal actions & those of others Customs: social norms
& rules; guide appropriate behavior for specific
situationsEthnocentrism: the belief in the superiority of one's own
culture; a tendency to view alien cultures from the perspective of
one's own2CultureCulture Regions: areas that share similar culture
elements.
Type of CultureMaterialPhysical & TangibleTools, clothes,
goods, crops, architecture, art, etc. Non-MaterialNon-physical,
intangiblesBeliefs, values, morals, religion, language, music,
dance, etc.Does Material Culture contain elements of Non-material
Culture?
Material or Non-Material?
Material or Non-Material?
Material or Non-Material?
Material or Non-Material?
Material or Non-Material?
Material or Non-Material?
Material or Non-Material?
The LandThe physical landscape is the stage upon which culture
develops.Influences the other elements of culture.
ReligionCreates a sense of identity & belonging.Often the
basis of values.Affects patterns of daily life.Can be a source of
conflict.
Family & GenderElders are highly respected in some
culturesFamily ties- immediate & extendedDifferent gender roles
& viewsIndividualism vs Collectivism
Social GroupsSocials ClassesRanked by ancestry, wealth,
education, etc.Ethnic groupsShare a common language, history, &
place of origin.Does the school have any social groups within
it?
Economic Activities & TechnologyHow a culture uses its
resources to meet the basic needs of society.Tools, sources of
food, modes of travel & communication, etc.Changes the look of
the cultural landscape.
LanguageActs as a strong unifying force.Often the corner stone
of a cultures identity.Inuit: at least 24 words for snowSpoken
& body language. A smile is universalGestures
Non-Verbal GesturesWhat does this mean to you?
Non-Verbal GesturesItaly- What do you mean?
Non-Verbal GesturesGreece- Thats just perfect.
Non-Verbal GesturesEgypt- Be patient.
Culture HearthsThe places where important ideas begin & from
where they spread to other cultures. The U.S. as a Culture
Hearth?
Cultural DiffusionThe spreading of new skills & knowledge
from one culture to another.Can happen through trade, migration,
& war.
AcculturationThe process of adapting a new cultural trait from
another culture.The cultural trait is changed to reflect the values
of that culture.
