Week 5: Culture & Identity

This set of flashcards covers key terms and concepts related to culture and identity, focusing on worldview, self and other, race and ethnicity, gender and religion, and the implications of cultural globalization.

Worldview

A comprehensive perspective through which individuals interpret and interact with the world around them.

Identity

The qualities, beliefs, and characteristics that define an individual or a group.

Self and Other

A relational understanding of identity, emphasizing the distinctions and dynamics between oneself and different groups.

Cultural Globalization

The worldwide exchange and merging of cultural elements, leading to cultural interaction and interpretation.

Colonialism

The practice of acquiring and maintaining control over a territory and its people, often involving exploitation.

Patriotism

The love for and devotion to one's country, often manifesting in national pride.

Nationalism

A political ideology that emphasizes the interests of a particular nation, often prioritizing national identity over global considerations.

Cosmopolitanism

The concept that all human beings belong to a single global community, transcending national and cultural boundaries.

Race

A social construct that categorizes people based on physical characteristics, often tied to complex social and historical contexts.

Ethnicity

A shared cultural identity tied to common language, history, and often national or regional ties, influencing social dynamics.

Gender

A social identity associated with the roles, behaviors, and attributes that a society considers appropriate for men and women.

Religion

A system of beliefs and practices related to the sacred, often providing a framework for identity across different cultures.