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CULTURE

CULTURE. The knowledge, language, values, customs, & material objects that are passed from person to person and from generation to generation in a human group or society. 2 components of culture. material culture = physical creations that members of the society make, use, and share

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CULTURE

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  1. CULTURE • The knowledge, language, values, customs, & material objects that are passed from person to person and from generation to generation in a human group or society

  2. 2 components of culture material culture = physical creations that members of the society make, use, and share nonmaterial culture = abstract creations of society that influence people’s behaviour

  3. Material Things that are created by humans Buildings Autos Computers Non-material Behaviours Symbols Attitudes Values of the culture Culture

  4. Developing Cultures • Ability to learn- enables to make choices. • Ability to communicate- language, flags and music. • Ability to shape the environment - Grasp and manipulate objects.

  5. Climate, resources, and geography limit or provide opportunities for food, clothing and physical well being. Isolation or integration can help or hinder acquiring from other countries. Discoveries and inventions can provide advantages. Cultural goals and values can direct efforts and shape cultural institutions. Shaping Culture

  6. SYMBOLS • Anything that meaningfully and non-verbally represents something else • For example, for most Canadians, a Nazi swastika represents hate

  7. VALUES • A collective idea about what is right or wrong, good or bad, and desirable or undesirable in a particular culture • An example of a core Canadian value is tolerance

  8. NORMS • Established rules of behaviour or standards of conduct • Norms include the following:

  9. FOLKWAYS • Informal norms or everyday manners that may be violated without serious consequences in a particular culture • In Canada, for example, folkways include using underarm deodorant

  10. MORES • Strongly held norms that reflect values and morals and may not be violated without serious consequences in a particular culture • Mores in Canadian society include taboos or intolerance of incest

  11. LAWS • Formal norms created and enforced by a governing body whose violation results in penalties • In Canada, for example, drivers are required to follow posted speed limits

  12. GROUP ACTIVITY • Brainstorm a list of items that you think are the most valuable or praiseworthy aspects of Canada, its people, and its culture at present. • One group member should write down all suggestions; do not discuss or argue about the item. • An “item” can be anything—perhaps an object (the flag), something living (an animal or person), an idea (peace), or a mixture of any of these.

  13. Activity Continued… • When you have a long list, decide which ten items you as a group would select to store in a time capsule, to be opened in 50 years by a student of your age. • The items you select should be those that you think this young person would be most grateful were preserved and passed on. • Be prepared to justify the reasoning behind your choices.

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