Understanding Culture and Society

How do sociologists define culture?

What is cultural universalism and how does it relate to society?

Differentiate between values, beliefs, and norms.

How does language play a role in transmitting culture?

What is the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis?

Discuss the significance of symbols in culture.

Compare and contrast high culture and pop culture.

What are subcultures and countercultures? Provide examples.

How do innovation, invention, and discovery influence cultural change?

Explain the concept of cultural lag and how it relates to globalization.