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Culture and Socialization

Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Sociology

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Understanding Culture

  • Culture is a way of life that encompasses all human activities and behaviors
  • 19th century: Culture meant lifestyle (rural, urban, tribal)
  • 20th century: Culture became associated with social heritage
2

Features of Culture

  • Culture is a way of life - encompasses entire lifestyle of people
  • Culture is learned behavior - acquired through social interaction, not genetic inheritance
  • Culture is a distinct product of human social life - unique to humans
3

Types of Culture - Material and Non-Material

  • Ogburn divided culture into Material and Non-material culture
  • Material culture: tangible, observable physical objects
  • Non-material culture: intangible elements with no physical existence
4

Social Norms - Folkways, Customs, and Laws

  • Folkways: methods of behavior intuitively accepted by society (handshake, bowing)
  • Customs: most important folkways from viewpoint of public welfare and morality
  • Taboos: strictly forbidden behaviors considered immoral by society

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Culture is defined as 'a wayOgburn divided culture into two mainCivilization refers to the accumulationSocialization is the lifelong process throughFive main agencies shape individuals through

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