1. Cultural Terms
World History

2. What is Culture? Definition
The entire way society lives and is organized
Elements of Culture
Social Organization
Art and Literature
Customs and Traditions
Language
Religion
Economic Systems
Government

3. Social Organization Nuclear Family Extended Family Social Classes
How is social class determined
Social Mobility

4. Modern Family

5. Customs and Traditions
Norms—behavioral expectations and rules for society
Taboo—objectionable or offensive actions or behaviors in society
Pair Share: Examples
Elevator Scene

6. Culture Traits Small pieces or traits that make up culture Examples:
Marriage Customs
Customs
Appropriate Behavior

7. Enculturation
Learning roles in the society and becoming part of that culture
“Socialization”
Examples
Greetings
Customs and Traditions
Japanese Tea Ceremony
Geico Caveman

8. Ethnocentrism
Judging another culture based on one’s own cultural values
“cultural centeredness”

9. Social Norms Established standards of behavior Examples: Seinfeld
Dress
Decorum at different athletic venues
Taboos
Examples

10. Acculturation
Process of making the TRAITS of other cultures a part of your own culture
Retention of original cultural traits

11. Assimilation
Process by which a person or persons acquire the social and psychological characteristics of a group
Assimilation v. Acculturation
Examples

12. Subcultures A smaller culture within a main culture
Possesses most of the cultural traits of main culture