Transcript Culture
Unit 2 Culture The Human Race • We are social beings • We usually live in groups • We interact with each other individually and in groups • Groups have an impact on us Culture • Culture is everything that is learned and shared by members of a social group. • This includes the values or ideas about what is important to the people in the group. • Culture is a reflection of who and what we are Aspects of Culture Physical Environment Political Life Economic Life Culture Social Life History Culture • All products of human work and thought (foods, items, beliefs) • What early generations transmit to later ones • Shared meaning Who studies culture and why? • Anthropologists are scientists who study human cultural characteristics. • Differences (uniqueness) • Similarities (things in common) • We have cultural diversity • Important differences among cultures but also cultural similarity What is Anthropology and why study it? Culture Passed On Values - what is good/bad BELIEFS ideas CULTURE Learned/Shared Passed on MORES Formal behaviour customs NORMS behaviour FOLKWAYS Manners/interactions LAWS rules Cultural Diversity Terms •Multiple cultures = multicultural • “Isolation” • Live apart • “Assimilation” • Become one of us! (acculturation) • “Melting Pot” • Who are we? • “Integration” • Acceptance Suppose… • You were asked to pack a suitcase with items that best describe your culture, what would you include???? • • • • • Clothes Music Pictures Games Etc • The contents of your suitcase would reveal your cultural baggage How Do Cultures Form? • Culture develops as people find ways to meet their needs.. • Physical Needs are needs such as food, water, clothing, shelter and safety….things necessary to sustain life. • Emotional Needs are needs such as friendship, a sense of belonging, love, self-esteem, knowledge, excitement and self expression. Culture Material Non-material • • • • • • • • • Clothing Buildings Transport Technology Foods Behaviours Symbols Attitudes Values Traditional Culture • Traditions are the customs, beliefs, opinions, and stories passed down from one generation to another. • • • • Holidays Rites of Passage/Ceremonies Legends/Stories/Icons Festivals/Celebrations • You may have traditions that are unique to a smaller set of people like your family/community. Popular Culture • Pop Culture • • • • • • • • • Widespread and shared by many groups Music Clothing Brand-Names Sports Foods Entertainment (TV and movies) Technology Social Media • Western Culture has arguably the greatest reach and influence on world culture…..do you agree? Spread of Pop Culture • Transportation • Information Technology • Mass Media • Social Media • How does popular culture depend on each of these factors? Cultural Learning • Born with traits but not culture • You learn your culture • Socialization – the process of learning behaviours that are considered suitable in your culture. • Many agents have influenced socialization (individuals, groups, or institutions) Agents of Socialization • • • • • • • • Family Schools Peer Groups Clubs, Teams, Organizations Community Government Religious Groups Mass Media A Microcosm of Culture • School can be like a miniature society • Schools have many different groups that contribute to a school culture. • Different values, activities, and priorities that influence school life. • Read pg. 76 in the text Assignment – School Culture • Answer questions in the text…. • 1, 2a, 2b #1 should be done in list form #2a should be done in a diagram #2b should use at least 5 examples