COMS 2060 Chapter Notes - Chapter Ch. 2 : Culture Shock, Enculturation, Masculinity
28 Jul 2016
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Chapter 2: culture and gender: understanding culture and communication (pg. Culture- the system of learned and shared symbols, languages, values, and norms that distinguish one group from another. Culture tells us the property of people. Culture is not inherited, but is learned (enculturation) Values within a culture are standards for judging how good, desirable, or beautiful something is (u. s. and equal opportunity) In-group- a group of people in which one identifies with. Ex: growing up in the midwest, one might view other midwesterners as part of their in-group (out-group = vice versa) Culture shock- stress in regards to being in highly unfamiliar situations/environments (immigrants during their first year in a new homeland) Ethnocentrism- preference for characteristics of one"s own culture. Common components within cultures = symbols, languages, values, and norms. Co-cultures- groups of people who share values, customs, and norms related to mutual interests or characteristics. Norms- rules/ expectations that guide people"s behavior in a culture.
