Exam 2: Culture.

State the definition of norms and distinguish between folkways, mores, and taboos.

Language, beliefs, values, rules of behavior, family patterns, and political systems are examples of material culture.

A language-based predisposition to think about women in sexual terms reinforces the notion that women are sexual objects. Women are often described by terms such as fox, broad, babe, or doll, which ascribe childlike or even petlike characteristics to them.

According to sociologist John Lofland, body piercing, "surfing" the Internet, and fad diets where a person eats large quantities of one specific food such as grapefruit or popcorn are all examples of a/an ___________ fad.

Which of the following statements regarding language is true?

Which statement below is true?

Which of the following was not cited as a way in which language may create and reinforce negative perceptions about race and ethnicity?

Material culture consists of the physical or tangible creations that members of a society make, use, and share. Through technology, these raw materials are transformed into usable items (ranging from books and computers to guns and tanks).

__________ are formal, standardized norms that have been enacted by legislatures and are enforced by formal sanctions.

Latinos in New Mexico and south Texas use __________, which are proverbs or sayings that are unique to the Spanish language as a means of expressing themselves and as a reflection of their cultural heritage.

__________ is the process of learning about something previously unknown or unrecognized. Historically, it has involved unearthing natural elements (such as fire) or existing realities (the true shape of the earth).

Sociologists define __________ as the knowledge, techniques, and tools that make it possible for people to transform resources into usable forms, and the knowledge and skills required to use them after they are developed.

The __________ suggests that language not only expresses our thoughts and perceptions but also influences our perception of reality.

According to sociologist Robin Williams, __________ is an American core value that emphasizes helpfulness, personal kindness, aid in mass disasters, and organized philanthropy.

__________ is essential for our individual survival and our communication with other People. We rely on it because we are not born with the information we need to survive. We must learn through interaction, observation, and imitation in order to participate as Members of the group.

There is a growing movement in the U.S. to encourage people to prepare their food from scratch for a healthier lifestyle. This is called the slow food movement.

According to sociologist Ann Swidler, __________ is/are a "tool kit of symbols, stories, rituals, and world views, which people may use in varying configurations to solve different kinds of problems."

Recent examples of __________ include Harry Potter wands, SpongeBob SquarePants trading cards, and Lord of the Rings dolls and mugs.

Some nations, such as the United States, are referred to as __________, which means that they include people who are dissimilar in regard to social characteristics such as religion, income, or race/ethnicity.

In a six square block tract of downtown Boston, it is possible to purchase a bagel with cream cheese, dine on raw fish in a sushi bar, or grab a slice of pizza from a street vendor. This variety of food choices illustrates the process of __________.