Written Response Question 1
Ideological Subsystem
consists of beliefs, ideas and knowledge of a culture and the way these things are expressed or communicated
Mentifact
make up ideological subsystems, and they are abstract belief systems passed from generation to generation (such as mythology or folk wisdom), and they tell us how to act, what to believe and what to value
Artifact
material objects, which are tools used to fulfill basic needs of survival and entertainment (such as arrowheads or spears)
Sociofact
regulate how an individual functions relative to to group - whether it be family, church or state
Sociological Subsystem
the sum of those expected and accepted patterns of interpersonal relations that find their outlet in economic, political and other associations
Technological Subsystem
composed of the material objects, together with the techniques of their use, by means of which people are able to live
Cultural Integration
The interlocking nature of all aspects of a culture