SOC 1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 29: Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Flag Of Canada, Zoophilia

• School: Irvine Valley College
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC 1
• Professor: brown

Document Summary

Defining features of culture: culture is learned. Rather, as we grow up we are constantly immersed in the cultural traditions of our parents, siblings, and peers. Everything from our language to our attitudes, values, and world views are learned. This does not mean that your culture defines everything about you, but it does suggest that your culture modifies and influences your perceptions, values, and perspectives. For example, as already discussed, what you define as suitable food is a reflection of what your culture deems appropriate: culture is shared. Culture develops as people interact and share experiences and meanings with each other. For example, by cheering for your home team, you are sharing cultural experience with others. Cheering for team canada when it plays the. Russians is one manifestation of shared cultural values. Canadian flag, the maple leaf, the royal canadian mounted police) help to create and maintain group solidarity and cohesion: culture is transmitted.