SOCIOL 211G Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Cultural Relativism, Cultural Universal, Ethnocentrism
10 Oct 2017
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Assume one"s culture + lifestyle represents norm or that one"s culture is superior to others cultural relativism seeing people"s behaviors from perspective of their culture. Different contexts produce different norms and values. Ex. the tv used to watch the game. Ways of using material objects, customs, beliefs, philosophies, governments and communication patterns. Major aspects of culture shape the way members of culture live language. Abstract system of word meanings and symbols of all aspects of culture. Spair- whorf hypothesis includes speech, written form, numerals, symbols, nonverbal gestures and expressions. Describes role of language in shaping interpretation of reality since we can only interpret world through language, language precedes thought. Established standard of behaviors maintained by society. Generally written down, specific strict punishment for violators informal norms. Ex. don"t kill someone, child abuse, treason - jail cherished principles. Norms governing everyday behavior that are less likely to be formalized and heavily sanctioned. Ex. facing door in elevator, jay walking - weird.
