what is culture

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Ideals of behavior that are not strictly enforced but are expected ways of behaving are known as ___

folkways

What must be present for a group to be considered a nation?

A political entity or physical boundaries

Which statement about culture is true?

It is a way of life,It includes the objects and ideas that influence peoples lives, and/or It becomes a measure of what is considered normal.

Which is an example of nonmaterial culture?

Language

Which is an example of a folkway?

Melinda cuts off the ends of meat before cooking it because that is what her mother always did.

Which is an example of a national symbol for the United States?

The Statue of Liberty,The American flag, and/or The White House

In what way are subcultures and countercultures alike?

They both exist inside a larger culture.

What is the primary reason a structural functionalist studies a culture?

To predict the behaviors of a society

During the period between the 1960s and the 1980s, Americans who disagreed with the treatment of people color and women were considered part of the _____

counterculture

When Edythe tries to visit Betty's home, she is hurt and surprised that Betty won't let her in. Edythe' feelings are an example of _________.

culture shock


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