Exam 2: Culture

In the Cultural Diversity in the United States box "Race and Language: Searching for Self Labels," the author discusses the politics and tensions surrounding the ways in which people refer to African Americans. What other groups in society that have been oppressed and discriminated against have included in their struggle for equal treatment a conflict over their group name?

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People with severe hearing problems were traditionally called "deaf" but are now called "hearing impaired." People with homosexual preferences have adopted the terms "gay" and "queer," and the latter term was (and sometimes still is)used as a disparaging form of address. People with mental disabilities were once called "crazy" or "insane," but are now called "mentally ill" or "mentally disabled." European Caucasian immigrants were called various disparaging names when they first arrived in America,and though they have largely disappeared with ethnic mixing,they are still occasionally used in jokes and during periods of ethnic unrest.

Why did anthropologist Robert Edgerton challenge unconditional cultural relativism?

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He felt that each culture and its practices should be evaluated based upon "quality of life," and not just blindly accepted based upon cultural relativism.

Receiving the Medal of Honor and making the Dean's List are both examples of ________.

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Define the concepts "culture lag," and "new technology." Provide an example to illustrate how the introduction of a new technology in society produced a condition of culture lag.

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While in the Peace Corps,Kristina enjoyed a delicious Cambodian dinner that included several entrees. Later that evening she was told that one of the entrees was roast dog,the same canine Kristina was playing with the day before. At this point Kristina became ill and swore she would be a vegetarian as long as she was in Cambodia. Which statement MOST applies to Kristina's experience?

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Question 5

When the Mormons first established their settlement in Utah,they would have been classified a counterculture because of their belief in polygyny.

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Why did Robert Edgerton advance the notion that cultures should be evaluated on their "quality of life" and not their own merit? How does this reject the concept of cultural relativism?

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A person who professes a belief in freedom and equality but also demonstrates behavior that is sexist and racist is involved in a value contradiction.

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After reading the Cultural Diversity Around the World box,"Dancing With the Dead," do you think American students and professors find it more or less difficult to take part in a tradition like famadihana? Defend your answer.

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Question 9

_______________ is a process in which groups are most open to changes in their technology or material culture.

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Question 10

Americans glorify academic progress and material success. However,most students do not graduate with honors and most citizens are not wealthy. This condition characterizes the difference between and .

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Question 11

All of the following statements are accurate regarding language,EXCEPT for which one?

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Question 12

Anthropologist Robert Edgerton argues that cultures should be evaluated on the basis of the "quality of life" they provide their citizens. Is it possible to use this standard to avoid both cultural relativism and ethnocentrism in examining cultures different from our own?

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Sociologists agree it is important that we consistently practice cultural relativism in viewing other cultural practices.

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What is the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?

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Why is culture often taken for granted and considered as being "natural" for members of the society in which it is practiced?

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Language,beliefs,values,norms,behavior,material objects,and technology that are passed from one generation to the next by members of society describe ________.

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Question 17

What is a "moral holiday"?

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Question 18

In recent years,cultures have become more similar to each other as a result of travel and communication. Sociologists use the term "________" to describe this process.

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In his book,Sick Societies,anthropologist Robert Edgerton proposed that cultures should be evaluated on their "quality of life" and not just automatically accepted. This is contrary to which of the following sociological concepts?

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Why did anthropologist Robert Edgerton challenge unconditional cultural relativism?

Receiving the Medal of Honor and making the Dean's List are both examples of ________.

Define the concepts "culture lag," and "new technology." Provide an example to illustrate how the introduction of a new technology in society produced a condition of culture lag.

When the Mormons first established their settlement in Utah,they would have been classified a counterculture because of their belief in polygyny.

Why did Robert Edgerton advance the notion that cultures should be evaluated on their "quality of life" and not their own merit? How does this reject the concept of cultural relativism?

A person who professes a belief in freedom and equality but also demonstrates behavior that is sexist and racist is involved in a value contradiction.

After reading the Cultural Diversity Around the World box,"Dancing With the Dead," do you think American students and professors find it more or less difficult to take part in a tradition like famadihana? Defend your answer.

_______________ is a process in which groups are most open to changes in their technology or material culture.

Americans glorify academic progress and material success. However,most students do not graduate with honors and most citizens are not wealthy. This condition characterizes the difference between and .

All of the following statements are accurate regarding language,EXCEPT for which one?

Anthropologist Robert Edgerton argues that cultures should be evaluated on the basis of the "quality of life" they provide their citizens. Is it possible to use this standard to avoid both cultural relativism and ethnocentrism in examining cultures different from our own?

Sociologists agree it is important that we consistently practice cultural relativism in viewing other cultural practices.

What is the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?

Why is culture often taken for granted and considered as being "natural" for members of the society in which it is practiced?

Language,beliefs,values,norms,behavior,material objects,and technology that are passed from one generation to the next by members of society describe ________.

What is a "moral holiday"?

In recent years,cultures have become more similar to each other as a result of travel and communication. Sociologists use the term "________" to describe this process.

In his book,Sick Societies,anthropologist Robert Edgerton proposed that cultures should be evaluated on their "quality of life" and not just automatically accepted. This is contrary to which of the following sociological concepts?

The Sociological Perspective

Socialization

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Social Groups and Formal Organizations

Deviance and Social Control

Global Stratification

Social Class in the United States

Race and Ethnicity

Gender and Age

Politics and the Economy

Marriage and Family

Education and Religion

Population and Urbanization

Social Change and the Environment

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Exam 2: Culture

Why did anthropologist Robert Edgerton challenge unconditional cultural relativism?

Receiving the Medal of Honor and making the Dean's List are both examples of ________.

Define the concepts "culture lag," and "new technology." Provide an example to illustrate how the introduction of a new technology in society produced a condition of culture lag.

When the Mormons first established their settlement in Utah,they would have been classified a counterculture because of their belief in polygyny.

Why did Robert Edgerton advance the notion that cultures should be evaluated on their "quality of life" and not their own merit? How does this reject the concept of cultural relativism?

A person who professes a belief in freedom and equality but also demonstrates behavior that is sexist and racist is involved in a value contradiction.

After reading the Cultural Diversity Around the World box,"Dancing With the Dead," do you think American students and professors find it more or less difficult to take part in a tradition like famadihana? Defend your answer.

_______________ is a process in which groups are most open to changes in their technology or material culture.

Americans glorify academic progress and material success. However,most students do not graduate with honors and most citizens are not wealthy. This condition characterizes the difference between ________ and ________.

All of the following statements are accurate regarding language,EXCEPT for which one?

Anthropologist Robert Edgerton argues that cultures should be evaluated on the basis of the "quality of life" they provide their citizens. Is it possible to use this standard to avoid both cultural relativism and ethnocentrism in examining cultures different from our own?

Sociologists agree it is important that we consistently practice cultural relativism in viewing other cultural practices.

What is the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?

Why is culture often taken for granted and considered as being "natural" for members of the society in which it is practiced?

Language,beliefs,values,norms,behavior,material objects,and technology that are passed from one generation to the next by members of society describe ________.

What is a "moral holiday"?

In recent years,cultures have become more similar to each other as a result of travel and communication. Sociologists use the term "________" to describe this process.

In his book,Sick Societies,anthropologist Robert Edgerton proposed that cultures should be evaluated on their "quality of life" and not just automatically accepted. This is contrary to which of the following sociological concepts?

The Sociological Perspective

Socialization

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Social Groups and Formal Organizations

Deviance and Social Control

Global Stratification

Social Class in the United States

Race and Ethnicity

Gender and Age

Politics and the Economy

Marriage and Family

Education and Religion

Population and Urbanization

Social Change and the Environment

Filters

Americans glorify academic progress and material success. However,most students do not graduate with honors and most citizens are not wealthy. This condition characterizes the difference between and .