UCSP-Module-3-Cultural-Variation.

refers to the rich diversity in social patterns that different human group exhibit around the world. Music, dance, languages, cuisine, and art are different from one culture to another.

are patterns or traits that are globally common to all societies.

example of cultural universal

is a culture that is shared with a distinctive pattern of mores, folkways, and values which differ from a larger society. The group of society who exhibit ___ have a specific and unique set of beliefs and values that set them apart from the dominant culture.

Example of Subculture

is a culture practice by groups whose values and norms place it at odds with mainstream society or a group that actively rejects the dominant cultural values and norms.

example of Counter Culture

is a culture practiced and patronized by the upper classes of the society. Example: watching opera, classical music and live theater

is a culture practiced or patronized by the middle and working classes of the society. Example: Watching soap opera over the televisions, movies and rock concerts

is the regard that one’s own culture and society is the center of everything and seen as the most efficient and superior among the cultures in the world.