Culture

Definition: Adaptation refers to the process by which individuals modify their behavior or belief...

Definition Assimilation is a process through which individuals or groups adopt the cultural norms...

Definition Cultural lag refers to the delay in societal adjustments when technological advancemen...

Definition Cultural universals are fundamental traits or practices that are common to all human s...

Definition Culture shock refers to the feeling of disorientation or confusion that occurs when so...

Definition Diffusion, as a mechanism for cultural change, refers to the process by which cultural...

Definition Innovation is a mechanism for cultural change that involves introducing new ideas, pra...

Definition Material culture refers to the physical objects, artifacts, and built environments cre...

Definition Nonmaterial culture refers to the intangible aspects of a society that include shared ...

Definition Pluralism in sociology refers to a social system or society characterized by diversity...

Definition A subculture is a distinct group within a larger culture that shares unique beliefs, v...

Definition A cultural display rule refers to the socially learned norms or guidelines within a cu...

Definition Language is a system of communication used by humans through the use of speech, writin...

Definition In sociology, "The Sacred and the Profane" refers to a distinction between two types o...

Definition The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis is a theory in linguistics that suggests our native languag...

Definition A symbol is an object, action, or idea that represents something else, often carrying ...

Definition Animism is the belief that non-human entities such as animals, plants, objects, or nat...

Definition A collectivistic culture is one where the well-being of the group or community is prio...

Definition Cultural humility is an ongoing process of self-reflection and a willingness to learn ...

Definition Cultural relativism is the idea that a culture's beliefs, practices, and values should...

Definition Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own culture or ethnic group is superior to othe...

Definition An individualistic culture is a type of societal structure where individuals prioritiz...

Definition In sociology, magic refers to a set of practices and beliefs that involve the use of s...

Definition Monotheism is the belief in the existence of one supreme being or deity who is conside...

Definition Polytheism is the belief in or worship of multiple deities, often with distinct person...

Definition In sociology, religion is defined as a set of beliefs, practices, rituals, and shared ...

Definition Supernaturalism refers to the belief in forces, entities, or phenomena that are not ex...

Definition Theism is a belief in the existence of one or more deities who are considered to be su...

Definition The Universal Church refers to the idea of a global community that includes all member...