Culture True/False
It is easy to identify and explain your own culture.
FALSE - it is often hardest to understand our own cultures because it just seems normal.
Most culture is visible - things we can see or hear.
FALSE - like the ICEBERG, most of culture is INVISIBLE (underwater) which is why it is difficult to truly understand another culture without lengthy study.
Visible or invisible? Beliefs
INVISIBLE
Visible or invisible? Morals
INVISIBLE
Visible or invisible? Norms
INVISIBLE
Visible or invisible? Rules
INVISIBLE
Visible or invisible? Values
INVISIBLE
What is considered "normal" is a part of culture
TRUE - "Norms" is the term for what is considered normal.
Religion is an important part of culture
TRUE - religion and other beliefs make up a big part of culture.
Visible or invisible? Architecture
VISIBLE
Visible or invisible? Clothing
VISIBLE
Visible or invisible? Hairstyles
VISIBLE
Visible or invisible? Technology
VISIBLE
People are born with culture
FALSE - Culture is 100% learned.
Race or the color of someone's skin is a part of culture
FALSE - culture is learned. People of different races can be part of the same culture.
You can learn a lot about a culture from their language
TRUE - Language reflects culture. We have more words for things that are important in our culture.
If you don't understand a culture you might offend them
TRUE - if a culture has norms or values that we don't understand we might do something rude.
People from other cultures might think Americans are strange.
TRUE - they may not understand our norms and values.
Culture is learned
TRUE - we learn culture from our parents, other adults, siblings and peers.