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Individualistic Culture

Culture Values and Beliefs

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

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Ethnocentrism

Culture Values and Beliefs

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

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Cultural Relativism

Culture Values and Beliefs

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

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Cultural Humility

Culture Values and Beliefs

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

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Collectivistic Culture

Culture Values and Beliefs

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

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Animism

Culture Values and Beliefs

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

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Symbol

Culture Symbols and Meaning

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

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Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis

Culture Symbols and Meaning

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

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Sacred and Profane

Culture Symbols and Meaning

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

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Cultural Display Rules

Culture Symbols and Meaning

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

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Subculture

Culture Subcultures

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

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Pluralism

Culture Cultural Change and Continuity

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

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Non-Material Culture

Culture Cultural Change and Continuity

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

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Material Culture

Culture Cultural Change and Continuity

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

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Innovation

Culture Cultural Change and Continuity

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

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Culture Shock

Culture Cultural Change and Continuity

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

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Cultural Universals

Culture Cultural Change and Continuity

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

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Cultural Lag

Culture Cultural Change and Continuity

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

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Assimilation

Culture Cultural Change and Continuity

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

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Adaptation

Culture Cultural Change and Continuity

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

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