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Material - Nonmaterial Culture (Definition (Non-material (The culture of…
Material - Nonmaterial Culture
Definition
Non-material
The culture of ideas, made up of the intangible creations of human society.
Material
The culture of things, physical things that people create and attach meaning to.
Examples
Material
Clothing, food, cars, tools and architecture
Non-material
Words, dress code, rules, roles and beliefs.
Components
Symbols
Anything that carries specific meaning that's recognized by people who share a culture.
Values and Beliefs
Cultural standards that people us to decide what is right or wrong. Ideals and guidelines that we live by.
Specific ideas about what people think is true about the world.
Norms
Rules and expectations that guide behavior within a society.
Gestures
Nonverbal communication between individuals or groups.
Sanctions
Positive and negative consequences of the behavior of citizens within a society.
Folkways
Describe the casual, everyday interactions between citizens, either current or past.
Mores
Work to define the most important customs.
Conclusions
Culture combines many elements to create a unique way of living for different people.
Alexa Itzel Enriquez Mendoza
Introduction to Social Sciences 10º