Defining Culture and Society PDF

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Strand: ABM (11th grade) DLSU-D
Teacher: Jezreel Manna Casilla
Topic: Defining Culture and Society and more....

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Defining Culture and Society from The Perspectives of

 Values – define what is right and what is wrong, good or bad, moral or immoral in a society. Norms – definite guidelines of behavior based on values. Folkways (Fashions and Fads) - conventions of everyday life that members of the society are expected to follow but violation is not considered serious. Mores – set of morals usually determine by the society not by the government or people who practices religion.

 Technology - most important component of modern culture.  Ethnocentrism (ethno and centric) and automatically finding those other cultural practices . -the belief that your native culture is the of understanding the world.  Cultural Relativism -all norms, beliefs and values are and should be treated as such. -promotes greater appreciation of the cultures. -person's beliefs, values, and practices , rather   

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Concept of Culture Culture -cultura – translated as "to cultivate" -"a complex whole which includes knowledge, beliefs, art, law, customs, and any capabilities, and habits acquired by the people as members of society." - Edward Tylor -dynamic system that does not stand outside human beings. Culture is a very atmosphere that human beings brief in everyday life. Superbasic, influenced that people hardly notice it. Yet culture is not something static. It is always constant lacks of change.  Importance of Culture: Culture is a design for living or a blueprint for social behavior >culture serves as standards that dictates the expected and acceptable behavior within a society to achieve harmony and cooperation.  Culture also provides people with ready-made solutions to common social problems >example: the proper process in courting a lady.  Culture ensures the survival heritage of humankind >social patterns that are transmitted from one generation to another.  Culture develops one's attitudes and values >example: strong family ties among Filipinos.  Culture maintains the biological functions of the group >example: a man has basic necessities like food, shelter, clothing and even procreation.   Characteristics of Culture: Shared >culture is shared through social interaction.  Learned >example: humans are genetically design to rapidly learn language.  Cumulative >example: young people usually learn the ways of the world through their ancestors.  Diverse >culture was formed by many separate culture.  Symbolic >example: the ceramics in China reflect the country's long tradition in pottery.  Adaptive >adapt new trends of the present to be more relatable to the younger generation.   Components of Culture Norms Folkways >fashion >fads Mores Technology Laws Language Symbol Values  Norms -rules and instructions specifying what are expected of people in different situations. -norms may be wary depending on cultural settings, it follows the idea that what may be acceptable to others, may be unacceptable to another. -example: in Philippine culture, children taught to use words "po" and "opo" when talking to other people who are older than them as a sign of courtesy.  Folkways -also includes ideas about appropriate greetings and proper clothing in different situations. -example: in Japan, it is a common practice to remove one's slippers or shoes upon entering a house, a private area, or religious shrine.  Fashions

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-endure for a short time and enjoy widespread acceptance within the society. -reflected in such things as style of clothing and design in home architecture.  Fads -also known as craze, refer to a fashion that becomes popular in a culture relatively quick, remains popular for a brief period, then eventually loses popularity as it either fades into obscurity or becomes a regular part of society's culture.     

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