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Language
Definition Language is a system of communication used by humans through the use of speech, writin...
Culture
Definition Culture refers to the shared beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, and artifacts that c...
Socialization
Definition Socialization is the process through which individuals learn the norms, values, behavi...
Cultural Universals
Definition Cultural universals are fundamental traits or practices that are common to all human s...
Subculture
Definition A subculture is a distinct group within a larger culture that shares unique beliefs, v...
Cultural Lag
Definition Cultural lag refers to the delay in societal adjustments when technological advancemen...
Adaptation
Definition Adaptation refers to the process by which individuals modify their behavior or beliefs...
Symbol
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Nonmaterial Culture
Definition Nonmaterial culture refers to the intangible aspects of a society that include shared ...
Material Culture
Definition Material culture refers to the physical objects, artifacts, and built environments cre...
Cultural Relativism
Definition Cultural relativism is the idea that a culture's beliefs, practices, and values should...
Ethnocentrism
Definition Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own culture or ethnic group is superior to othe...
Culture Shock
Definition Culture shock refers to the feeling of disorientation or confusion that occurs when so...
Mores
Definition Mores are the deeply held customs, behaviors, and beliefs of a society or culture that...
Folkways
Definition Folkways are social conventions or customary ways of behaving that are considered appr...
Critical Thinking
Definition Critical thinking is a process of analyzing information objectively and systematically...
Symbolic Interactionism
Definition Symbolic interactionism is a sociological perspective that focuses on how individuals ...
Social Norms
Definition Social norms are the unwritten rules or expectations that guide how people behave in s...
Anomie
Definition Anomie is a concept from sociology that describes a state of normlessness or a breakdo...
Social Cohesion
Definition Social cohesion refers to the degree of unity, solidarity, and sense of belonging amon...