culture and construction

What is culture defined as?

A group of people's ideas, objects, practices, and cognitions that represent them, along with their social constructs.

How is socialization related to ethnocentrism?

May lead to it shapes our values.

What is cultural competence and why is it important?

the ability to understand social constructions; necessary for effective interaction in diverse societies.

What are social constructs?

Coercive social facts including signifiers, categories, binaries, associations, sequences, and hierarchies.

What is dual inheritance theory?

humans are the result of both genetic and cultural growth.

What does culture shock refer to?

The disorientation experienced when entering a separate culture.

What is resocialization?

The process of learning norms, values, and beliefs after relocating or encountering significant life changes.

Who are agents of socialization?

Family, school, work, religion, and media.

What is homophily in the context of social ties?

The tendency to form social ties with similar people.

What is the significance of social network analysts?

They map social ties to understand the structure and function of networks.

How does media socialization differ from typical socialization?

It happens separately from direct interaction

What is the culture-as-value thesis?

A concept that illustrates how emotional responses are deeply rooted in culture.

What does the culture-as-rationale thesis indicate?

It suggests that feelings often drive decisions, with reasoning coming afterward.

What is sociological sympathy?

Putting yourself in someone else’s shoes to understand them as they see themselves

How did the Covid-19 pandemic impact cultural norms?

People had to reconsider and revise their culture, norms, values, and beliefs due to a lack of external guidance.