| A | B |
|---|
| Hidden Curriculum | Ex: Everything I needed to know I learned in kindergarten |
| Values | Broad ideas about what is good and desribale - these are shared by a society |
| Material Culture | Ex: IPod, Wii, TV |
| Symbolic Interactionism | Stresses the theory that human nature is created by society |
| Culture | Helps us to learn societal expectations, especially regarding: customs, materials, objects and values |
| Real Culture | Includes stealing, cheating and speeding |
| Non-Material Culture | Ex: Derby Festival |
| Norms | Rules defining appropriate and inappropriate behavior |
| Agetns of Socialization | Includes (Examples): Media, Family, Peers and School |
| Signficant Others | Ex: My husband |
| Indstinctual Needs | Things needed for survival - Ex: food, shelter |
| Cultural Universals | Elements of culture that exist in every culture - ex: weddings |
| Ideal Culture | Ex: Golden Rule |
| Hypothesis of Linguistic Reality | Language shapes our reality - the more words we have to describe an item or idea the more important it is in our society |
| Formal Sanctions | Sanctions asserted by someone with authority |
| Self Concept | Knowing that youa re your own unique individual and are seperate from others |
| Reference Group | A group which you identify with that you can get ideas from |
| Taboo | Breaking a norm that results ina strong punishment - can be adminstered by anyone in society |
| Ethnocentrism | Not being understanding or respectful of other cultures |
| Language | The most important element in creating culture |
