IB Psychology HL - SCLOA - Define 'Culture' And 'Cultural Norms'
Culture is a shared set of attitudes, behaviors, and symbols passed down through generations within a group (Shiraev & Levy, 2004). It includes beliefs, traditions, customs, and symbolic meanings that shape how individuals understand and interact with the world.
culture
Shiraev and Levy (2004):
set of attitudes, behaviours and symbols
shared by a large group of people
usually communicated from one generation to the next
attitudes: beliefs (for example, political, religious, and moral beliefs), values, superstitions, stereotypes, etc
behaviours: norms, customs, traditions, fashions, etc
symbols: words, gestures, pictures, or objects that carry a meaning which is recognised only by those who share a particular culture
Key Terms
culture
Shiraev and Levy (2004):
set of attitudes, behaviours and symbols
shared by a large group of people
usu...
cultural norms
norms of an established group
passed on across generations
control behaviour in accordance with the group’s b...
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