CULTURAL VARIATION SOCIOLOGY MR. SCHEEL
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Why are cultures so different when our needs are so similar?
2.
Define cultural universals.
3.
List at least five cultural universals.
4.
Explain is the “western universal” of a family?
5.
Explain at least two positive effects of diversity and cultural variation. (Two separate sentences)
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Explain at least two negative effects of diversity and cultural variation. (Two separate sentences)
7.
Define ethnocentrism.
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Define cultural relativism.
9.
Explain the common culture of the United States.
10. Describe the existence of subcultures and give a specific local example of a subculture.
11. Define counterculture.
12. Give an example of counterculture.
A deeper look……………. Describe a personal experience with diversity. Reflect and quantify your answer relating to ethnocentrism, Cultural relativism, common culture, subculture and counterculture. Be specific as it relates to you personally.