Exam 3: Culture And Society

Professional chefs use terms such as mince,chop,dice,julienne,chiffonade,and so on to describe ways of cutting up food.Social scientists might argue that this is an example of:

The emergence of machine production,based on the use of inanimate power sources,is known as:

It is possible to have a society without a culture.

A society is:

How does American culture influence individuals' bodies? Describe at least three ways that we express culture through our bodies.

Are there any values or norms that could be considered universal? If so,what are they,and what evidence can you cite to show that they are truly universal? If not,what does this imply about our ability to understand cultures whose values are alien to our own?

Because of the recent so-called cultural turn in sociology,most sociologists now agree that:

All of the following are Western values promoted by the Internet that may contribute to the development of a global culture EXCEPT:

What type of society is best known for its development of large cities,pronounced inequality in wealth and power,rule by kings and emperors,written language,and flourishing art and science?

According to sociobiologists,_______________ has led to female chastity and male promiscuity.

Which of the following is an example of the globalization of material culture?

The resurgence of local cultures is a response to:

Assimilation acknowledges shared central cultural values and respects diversity and equality of different cultures.

Explain how culture can be understood as a "tool kit" that includes a variety of "scripts." Use an example of a situation in which various people would use different "scripts" from their cultural "tool kit" and explain why these "scripts" would differ (e.g.,a job interview,a first date,meeting your significant other's parents,being stopped by law enforcement).

What type of society is described as having very little inequality,no divisions of rich and poor,few differences in power,emphasis on cooperation rather than competition,participatory decision making,and an elaborate ceremonial life?

Human behavior and cultural beliefs are:

Many Americans were bothered to learn that a shop in Aspen,Colorado,was selling ski boots trimmed with dog fur imported from China,where dogs are eaten.The repulsion Americans felt is an example of the:

Do you agree with the assertion that "most pupils in the United States would be outraged to find another student cheating on an exam"? Why (not)? Discuss this question in terms of your perception of American values and norms.

The variety of products available from around the world on store shelves in American grocery stores indicates the degree to which the world has become:

Which of the following norms is a cultural universal?