APHuG - Hour 6 with Mr. Jones, Blue Valley North - Culture (Unit 3 Chapter 6)

the beliefs, values, practices, behaviors, and technologies shared by a society and passed down from generation to generation.

A unique characteristic or behavior shared by a group of people within a society that reflects their values, beliefs, and customs.

An object important to a culture. EX: Quran, Bhagavad Gita, Bible, ETC.

Sociofacts are the non-material aspects of culture, They shape how individuals interact and behave within a society. EX: marriage customs, language, and religious practices.

Cultural elements that reflect the beliefs, values, and knowledge of a society. EX: language, religion, rituals, art, music, and technology.

Popular culture appears fast, in developed areas, and lasts for a short time before moving to less developed. Goes from Large to small. EX: music, fashion, movies, television shows, internet trends, and more.

The beliefs, customs, practices, and values passed down through generations within a society or community, often reflecting a shared heritage, history, and identity.

Unwritten rules and expectations that shape behavior and attitudes within a society

The belief that one's own culture or ethnic group is superior to others, leading to the judgment and evaluation of others based on one's own cultural standards.

A perspective that views cultural practices and beliefs as relative, meaning they are shaped by the context and values of a particular culture. It emphasizes understanding and evaluating cultures based on their own standards, rather than imposing one's own values.

The visible and tangible outcome of human interaction with the natural environment, including buildings, structures, and other physical elements that reflect the cultural values, beliefs, and practices of a particular society or community.

how humans make sense of themselves and how they wish to be viewed by others

The concept that states how different groups of people leave their cultural imprints on a place over time.

the state of belonging to a group of people who share common cultural characteristics.

cultural landscapes within communities of people outside of their areas of origin

established building styles of different cultures, religions, and places

emerged in the 1960s as a reaction to “modern” designs, which emphasized form, structure, and materials

a system of spiritual beliefs that helps form cultural perceptions

the carrier of human thoughts and cultural identities, how humans of different cultures communicate

A journey undertaken for religious or spiritual reasons, typically to a sacred place or shrine. It is a form of devotion and often involves rituals, prayers, and acts of penance. Pilgrimages are found in many religious traditions worldwide, such as Mecca for Muslims, Jerusalem for Christians, and the Ganges River for Hindus.

synonym for place names

can exist in homes, workplaces, and public areas. Depending on the cultural and societal factors that establish them, gendered spaces can be supportive, positive places or restrictive places.

“one’s innermost concept of self as male, female, a blend of both or neither—how individuals perceive themselves and what they call themselves

spaces of acceptance for people such as members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are sometimes marginalized by society.

the renovations and improvements conforming to middle-class preferences, has driven up the demand for housing and the cost of living in these neighborhoods, making it difficult for less affluent, more vulnerable LGBTQIA+ populations to live there

coined in the late 1980s, refers to a communal space such as a coffee shop, fitness center, or bookstore that is separate from home (first place) or work (second place).

how a person identifies a location by connecting memories and feelings to it

a community-driven process in which people collaborate to create a place where they can live, work, play, and learn.

A dialect is a variation of a standard language specific to a general area

the people who are loyal to a belief, religion, or organization.

separate organizations that unite a number of local congregations.

a relatively small group that has separated from an established denomination.

A force that unites a group of people is called a centripetal force

The study of how cultures change over time, examining factors like social, economic, and political influences.