Response in a 200 words each:
Introductory Sociology
Question 1
The structural-functional analysis of culture rests in the concepts of idealism, which places values at the center of culture. Briefly describe an example of this analysis that you can find. Does this cultural pattern help society to operate as a whole? If it does not, explain why, or explain why it belongs in a different analysis (social-conflict; sociobiology).
Question 2
Compare values and norms to ideal culture and real culture. What examples can you identify that represent a significant difference between an ideal culture and a real culture?
Question 3
Examine the article titled "U.S. Troops Train for Both Combat and Conversation" in your textbook. How does this example relate to cultural relativism in the War on Terror? If you were to take a trip, how might you use cultural relativism to adhere to the norms of that society?
Question 4
With our ever-increasing global economy and ability to communicate across the world in real time, how does a global perspective help when examining elements of culture?
Reference
Macionis, J. J. (2011). Society: The basics (11th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.