Readings on Culture

Section 3.1. Culture and the sociological perspective. In: Sociology: Understanding and Changing the Social World. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Open Textbooks. https://doi.org/10.24926/8668.2401

Section 3.2. The Elements of culture. In: Sociology: Understanding and Changing the Social World. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Open Textbooks. https://doi.org/10.24926/8668.2401

Section 3.3. Cultural diversity. In: Sociology: Understanding and Changing the Social World. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Open Textbooks. https://doi.org/10.24926/8668.2401

This topic is designed to introduce the students to the major sociological components of culture. The hope is that by the end of the chapter students understand that culture is a social construct that affects groups and individuals differently depending on time, location and demographics.

Learning Objectives:

Objective 1: Student are able to define culture and identify it’s elements.

Objective 2: Students understand cultural diversity and the power of mass media.

Objective 3: Students know the theoretical perspectives on culture and the methods of cultural change.