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This Knowt is a complete overview of all the vocabulary highlighted in the textbook. there will be more added on as we finish our vocab quizzes.
Culture
the beliefs, values, practices, behaviors, and technologies shared by a society and passed down from generation to generation.
cultural trait
A unique characteristic or behavior shared by a group of people within a society that reflects their values, beliefs, and customs.
Artifacts
An object important to a culture. EX: Quran, Bhagavad Gita, Bible, ETC.
Sociofacts
Sociofacts are the non-material aspects of culture, They shape how individuals interact and behave within a society. EX: marriage customs, language, and religious practices.
Mentifacts
Cultural elements that reflect the beliefs, values, and knowledge of a society. EX: language, religion, rituals, art, music, and technology.
Popular Culture
Popular culture appears fast, in developed areas, and lasts for a short time before moving to less developed. Goes from Large to small. EX: music, fashion, movies, television shows, internet trends, and more.
Traditional Culture
The beliefs, customs, practices, and values passed down through generations within a society or community, often reflecting a shared heritage, history, and identity.
Cultural Norms
Unwritten rules and expectations that shape behavior and attitudes within a society
Ethnocentrism
The belief that one's own culture or ethnic group is superior to others, leading to the judgment and evaluation of others based on one's own cultural standards.
cultural relativism
A perspective that views cultural practices and beliefs as relative, meaning they are shaped by the context and values of a particular culture. It emphasizes understanding and evaluating cultures based on their own standards, rather than imposing one's own values.
cultural landscape
The visible and tangible outcome of human interaction with the natural environment, including buildings, structures, and other physical elements that reflect the cultural values, beliefs, and practices of a particular society or community.
identity
how humans make sense of themselves and how they wish to be viewed by others
sequent occupance
The concept that states how different groups of people leave their cultural imprints on a place over time.
ethnicity
the state of belonging to a group of people who share common cultural characteristics.
ethnic neighborhoods
cultural landscapes within communities of people outside of their areas of origin
Traditional architecture
established building styles of different cultures, religions, and places
Postmodern architecture
emerged in the 1960s as a reaction to “modern” designs, which emphasized form, structure, and materials
Religion
a system of spiritual beliefs that helps form cultural perceptions
Language
the carrier of human thoughts and cultural identities, how humans of different cultures communicate
pilgrimage
A journey undertaken for religious or spiritual reasons, typically to a sacred place or shrine. It is a form of devotion and often involves rituals, prayers, and acts of penance. Pilgrimages are found in many religious traditions worldwide, such as Mecca for Muslims, Jerusalem for Christians, and the Ganges River for Hindus.
toponyms
synonym for place names
gendered spaces
can exist in homes, workplaces, and public areas. Depending on the cultural and societal factors that establish them, gendered spaces can be supportive, positive places or restrictive places.
gender identity
“one’s innermost concept of self as male, female, a blend of both or neither—how individuals perceive themselves and what they call themselves
safe spaces
spaces of acceptance for people such as members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are sometimes marginalized by society.
Gentrification
the renovations and improvements conforming to middle-class preferences, has driven up the demand for housing and the cost of living in these neighborhoods, making it difficult for less affluent, more vulnerable LGBTQIA+ populations to live there
Third place
coined in the late 1980s, refers to a communal space such as a coffee shop, fitness center, or bookstore that is separate from home (first place) or work (second place).
sense of place
how a person identifies a location by connecting memories and feelings to it
Placemaking
a community-driven process in which people collaborate to create a place where they can live, work, play, and learn.
dialects
A dialect is a variation of a standard language specific to a general area
adherents
the people who are loyal to a belief, religion, or organization.
denominations
separate organizations that unite a number of local congregations.
sect
a relatively small group that has separated from an established denomination.
centripetal force
A force that unites a group of people is called a centripetal force
Cultural Dynamics
The study of how cultures change over time, examining factors like social, economic, and political influences.
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