【Week 4.1 March 25(Mon)】
1)Summary
It discusses the
concept of culture in sociology, defining culture as encompassing objects and
symbols, the meaning given to those objects and symbols, and the norms, values,
and beliefs that pervade social life. It explores various elements of culture,
including material culture (physical objects), non-material culture (ideas and
beliefs), and cultural universals (common patterns found across cultures). It
also introduces the theories and function of culture, and the processes of
cultural transmission and change, such as socialization, diffusion, and
cultural innovation, highlighting the dynamic and complex nature of culture in
shaping human behavior and society.
2)Interesting
One interesting
aspect mentioned is the concept of cultural relativism, which emphasizes the
importance of understanding cultural practices and beliefs within their cultural
context, without imposing ethnocentric judgments or values. This perspective
challenges individuals to suspend their own cultural biases and adopt a more
open-minded and empathetic approach to understanding cultural diversity and differences.
3)Discussion
I think exploring
the intersections between culture and broader social phenomena can provide
deeper insights into how culture shapes and is shaped by social structures and
dynamics. So how does culture interact with other social structures and
processes, such as social inequality, power dynamics, and globalization?
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