APY 2601
Learning unit 1: Culture
,Key terms:
Culture: Culture refers to the shared beliefs, values,
customs, behaviors, and artifacts that characterize a group or
society. It is a complex and multifaceted concept that
encompasses everything from language and religion to food and
fashion.
Subcultures: Subcultures are groups within a larger culture
that share a distinct set of beliefs, values, and practices
that distinguish them from the dominant culture. These
subcultures may be based on factors such as age, ethnicity,
religion, or interests.
Sociocultural systems: Sociocultural systems refer to the
interconnected set of social and cultural practices,
institutions, and beliefs that shape the ways in which people
live and interact within a society. These systems can include
everything from family structures and educational systems to
political and economic institutions.
, Key terms:
Institutions: Institutions are the formal and informal
structures within a society that govern social and cultural
behavior. These structures may include government, religious
organizations, educational systems, and economic systems.
Norms: Norms are the unwritten rules and expectations that
govern social behavior within a culture or society. They can
vary from culture to culture and may be based on factors such
as age, gender, and social status.
Values: Values are the beliefs and principles that a culture
or society holds to be important and worthwhile. They can
include things like individualism, collectivism, honesty, and
loyalty.
Beliefs: Beliefs are the ideas and convictions that a culture
or society holds to be true. These can include religious
beliefs, political beliefs, and moral beliefs, among others.
Learning unit 1: Culture
,Key terms:
Culture: Culture refers to the shared beliefs, values,
customs, behaviors, and artifacts that characterize a group or
society. It is a complex and multifaceted concept that
encompasses everything from language and religion to food and
fashion.
Subcultures: Subcultures are groups within a larger culture
that share a distinct set of beliefs, values, and practices
that distinguish them from the dominant culture. These
subcultures may be based on factors such as age, ethnicity,
religion, or interests.
Sociocultural systems: Sociocultural systems refer to the
interconnected set of social and cultural practices,
institutions, and beliefs that shape the ways in which people
live and interact within a society. These systems can include
everything from family structures and educational systems to
political and economic institutions.
, Key terms:
Institutions: Institutions are the formal and informal
structures within a society that govern social and cultural
behavior. These structures may include government, religious
organizations, educational systems, and economic systems.
Norms: Norms are the unwritten rules and expectations that
govern social behavior within a culture or society. They can
vary from culture to culture and may be based on factors such
as age, gender, and social status.
Values: Values are the beliefs and principles that a culture
or society holds to be important and worthwhile. They can
include things like individualism, collectivism, honesty, and
loyalty.
Beliefs: Beliefs are the ideas and convictions that a culture
or society holds to be true. These can include religious
beliefs, political beliefs, and moral beliefs, among others.
