Social Structures and Cultural Identities
The chapter explores the frameworks that define human societies and the cultural identities emerging within them, focusing on social stratification, the characteristics and forms of culture, and the impacts of globalization. It emphasizes the mechanisms influencing social mobility and cultural practices while equipping students with research and analytical skills essential for understanding diverse cultural contexts.
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What we have learnt
- Social stratification creates hierarchical layers in society that lead to unequal access to resources.
- Culture comprises shared beliefs and practices, which are transmitted socially and influence all aspects of life.
- Globalization impacts cultural identities, leading to both the blending of cultures and the preservation of traditional values.
Key Concepts
- -- Social Stratification
- The hierarchical arrangement of individuals in a society based on various factors, resulting in unequal access to resources.
- -- Cultural Norms
- Shared standards or rules that guide the behavior of members within a culture, which include folkways, mores, taboos, and laws.
- -- Globalization
- The process of increasing interdependence and interconnectedness of the world's markets and cultures, influencing cultural identities.
- -- Social Mobility
- The movement of individuals or groups within the social hierarchy, which can be vertical, horizontal, intergenerational, or intragenerational.
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