Chapter 3 Short Answers

How would the elimination of a social “norm” influence your culture? Describe the positive and negative effects.

If you got rid of a norm, people might feel freer but things could also get messy. Like if traffic rules disappeared, you’d feel “free,” but accidents would explode.

Identify several examples of popular culture and describe how they form societal culture. How prevalent is the effect of these examples in your everyday life?

Stuff like TikTok trends, hit TV shows, or popular music are all pop culture. They shape culture by spreading shared ideas and values. This influences how people talk, dress, and even think in everyday life.

What are some examples of cultural lag that are present in your life? What influence does technology have on culture? Explain.

Cultural lag is when society is slow to catch up to new tech—like laws on phone privacy coming way after smartphones took over. Tech always seems to move faster than culture.

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