SOA 1061ST Edition Lecture 8 Outline of Last Lecture I. Deaths by Various CausesII. So What? Implications of a Dominate RealityOutline of Current Lecture II.What is Culture?III. Why is Culture Significant?IV. Material CultureV. Non-Material CultureCurrent LectureWhat is Culture?- Culture—a collection of ideas, values, practices, and material objects shared by a social group.o Also the social process through which meaning is constructed and disseminated The American Flag Star Spangled BannerWhy is Culture Significant?- Shapes our reality- Seperates societies- Shapes who we are- Humans need culture to survive- Culture guides human behavior- Culture gives us meaning- Culture teaches people everythingo Nothing is really instinct of human nature- It tells us what behavior is acceptable, what is good and bad is guided by our culture- Gives meaning to our lives when we are deadThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.o “grandma is in a better place now”Material Culture- Material objects—objects created by humans to be used, enjoyed, or exchangedo Moneyo Phoneso Cars- Symbols and language- Symbols—something used to represent or stand for somethingo Crosseso Moneyo Monuments (statue of liberty)o Colors (white=purity)o American Flag- Language—written or spoken system of symbols that convey meaningo Most important set of symbols we have- Most powerful symbol through which social reality is constructed and maintainedNon-Material Culture- Norms—culturally defined rules of conducto Sit when coming into class, not cutting in line, raising your hand to talk- Values- Beliefs- Ideology- Enforcing normso Mores—serious norm violation (having sex in public, murder)o Folkways—less serious infractions (cutting in lines)o
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