SOCI 1010 Lecture 1: Culture
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We learn culture through interaction, observation, and imitation in order to participate as members of the group. material and nonmaterial culture. Material culture consists of the physical/tangible creations that members of a society make, use and share. Through technology, these raw materials are transformed into reusable items. Technology as the knowledge, techniques, and tools that make it possible for people to transform resources into useable forms, and the knowledge and skills required to use them after they are developed. Nonmaterial culture consists of the abstract or intangible human creations of society that influence people"s behaviours. E. g. language, beliefs, values, rule of behaviour, family patterns, political systems cultural universals. Customs and practices that occur across all societies. Includes: appearance (bodily adornment and hairstyle), activities (sports, dancing, games, joking, visiting), social institution (family, law, religions), customary practices (cooking, folklore, gift giving, hospitality). Are collective ideas about what is right or wrong, good or bad, and desirable or undesirable in a particular culture.
