Friday, April 22, 2011

Culture

Material Culture


Material culture is a material object that people give meaning to, normally an object of value. For this picture I put a snowboard, this is something of value that is given meaning by those who value snowboarding.

Symbolic Culture
Symbolic culture is a way that people  believe or think,  and also ways of acting.

Signs
Signs are used to show meaning to something. For example, a no tresspassing sign.
Gestures
Gestures are signs that we make using our bodies that have meaning to them.  For example, gang signs.

Folkway
A folkway is a common act, that shows social interaction, and acceptance of others. For example, in this picture I'm opening the door for Natalie, which follows the guidelines of a folkway.

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