Question

allen - sem 2 / module 2: culture and society

1. which of the following is an example of a cultural symbol?

the american flag
the norm of waiting in line
the value of hard work

1. what are values in the context of culture?

individual preferences that change frequently
the legal rules that govern a society
are shared beliefs about what is moral and desirable

1. what are cultural norms?

statements of what individuals hold to be true
shared rules of behavior that tell people how to act in specific situations
government policies on group behavior

Explanation:

Question 4

Cultural symbols are physical or visual representations of a culture. The American flag represents American culture, values, and identity. The norm of waiting in line is a norm (a rule of behavior), and the value of hard work is a cultural value (a shared belief about what is desirable), not symbols.

Cultural values are shared beliefs within a culture about what is moral, good, or desirable. Individual preferences that change frequently are not cultural values (they are personal). Legal rules are laws, not values. So the option "are shared beliefs about what is moral and desirable" matches the definition of cultural values.

Cultural norms are shared rules of behavior that guide how people act in different situations (e.g., waiting in line, greeting others). Statements of what individuals hold to be true are personal beliefs, not norms. Government policies on group behavior are laws or policies, not norms. So "shared rules of behavior that tell people how to act in specific situations" is the correct definition.

Answer:

A. the American flag

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