Chat with AIExam 3: Society and Culture: Hardward and Software of Our Social World
Compare and contrast national and global culture. Provide examples.
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Answered by Examlex AI CopilotNational culture refers to the customs, traditions, and values that are specific to a particular country or region. It is shaped by the history, language, religion, and social norms of that specific area. For example, in Japan, there is a strong emphasis on respect for elders and a collectivist mindset, while in the United States, individualism and freedom are highly valued.
On the other hand, global culture refers to the shared values, beliefs, and practices that are present across different countries and regions. This can be seen in the widespread popularity of global brands like Coca-Cola and McDonald's, as well as the influence of Western music and fashion on a global scale.
One key difference between national and global culture is the level of diversity and variation. National culture tends to be more specific and unique to a particular country, while global culture often involves the blending and sharing of ideas and practices from different parts of the world.
Another difference is the impact on identity and belonging. National culture often plays a significant role in shaping individual and collective identities, while global culture can sometimes lead to a sense of cultural homogenization and loss of traditional practices.
In conclusion, while national culture is rooted in the specific traditions and values of a particular country, global culture represents the interconnectedness and shared experiences of people around the world. Both play important roles in shaping our understanding of the world and our place within it.
Beliefs are nonmaterial shared judgments about what is desirable or undesirable, right or wrong, good or bad.
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As a contestant of The Amazing Race, Mary was required to eat fish eyeballs when visiting China. Although the eyeballs are a common snack, Mary, an American woman, could barely swallow the eyeballs without spitting them out and gagging. Mary is having a(n) __________ reaction to eating the Chinese snack.
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As the United States moves toward a more global economy, how will this affect the ethnocentrism of U.S. citizens? Do you think it will increase, decrease, or stay the same? Provide three reasons or examples to support your argument.
(36) The text details how societies transform and highlights the five types of societies that have existed during human existence. Describe each of these five societies in detail, paying specific attention to the primary characteristics of each type of society. In your essay, also highlight the cultural changes that occur to move societies from one type to the next.
(25) Josh works as a computer software designer in a large society where most individuals are highly educated or have specialized, technical skills. Josh most likely lives in a(n):
(38) A large, modern society with a complex division of labor is a(n) _______________ society.
(40) The weapons a society uses to wage war are an example of nonmaterial culture.
(33) While visiting Spain, Link was surprised to find that many of his Spanish peers left work and school in the middle of the day to take a siesta (a short rest at home). However, Link realized how important the siesta was to his Spanish peers because it gave them time to relax and be with their families, two very central values in Spanish culture. Link took a(n) __________ perspective when trying to understand siesta.
(35) Beliefs, values, norms, and languages are all types of nonmaterial culture.
(41) As a small child, Kirby was read many stories about his society emphasizing the equal treatment of all individuals who are able to pursue their individual desires. Kirby was told about his society's __________ culture.
(30) According to the text, nonverbal language may carry as much as 90% of the meaning of a message.
(30) Individuals who live together in a specific geographical area, interact with each other more than they do with outsiders, cooperate for the attainment of common goals, and share a common culture over time constitute a:
(31) The process where the entire globe is becoming a "single sociocultural place" is known as:
(39) List and discuss the three primary forms of language presented in the text.
(32) Conflict theorists argue that people with power in a society manipulate institutions to ensure that all members of society learn the values, beliefs, and norms of the privileged group.
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