True or False? If FALSE, write the TRUE answer.
1. A Multicultural society can be described as a society with a single set of values. False
2. A “salad bowl” represents varied and separate cultures. True
3. One aspect of Multiculturalism is respecting different cultures. True
4. Cultural Diversity can be represented by a “melting pot” False
5. Acculturation means learning the culture of your birth country. False
Define in your own words:
1. “Melting Pot”
A homogeneous mixture of various cultures that have blended with the larger society.
2. “Salad Bowl”
A mix of cultures that haven't lost their tradition and are visible amongst the others.
3. “Assimilation”
People of different cultures tend to see each other as part of the larger society.
4. “Acculturation”
When a group shares beliefs and behaviours of another group.
5. “Enculturation”
People adapt and learn the behaviour and values of the society.
Complete the sentence with words from the text:
Acculturation often results in changes to culture , customs and social institutions, as well as changes in food, clothing and language.
Give a synonym:
varied Different respect Honor dominate Control
multiple Numerous central Main interacting Communicate
specific Precise represents Symbolize adopt Take Up
Give the opposite:
varied Similar respect Disrespect gradually Suddenly
multiple Single common Uncommon dominant group Inferior group
specific contrasted with Agree with adopt Reject
Culture and Personality in Anthropology
Read the section about Culture and Personality in Anthropology. Answer these questions about that section:-
1. Define “Anthropology” in your own words
It is the study of humans and everything associated with them.
2. What do you understand by “socialization of children” Give an example
They do not feel comfortable while away from family. Parents to be exact because they take care of their child and give the child unconditional love.
3. Read this sentence again and give examples of childrearing in different societies and cultures: “socialization creates personality patterns. It helps shape people’s emotions, thoughts, behaviours, cultural values and norms to fit into and function as productive members in the surrounding human society. The study of culture and personality demonstrates that different socialization practices such as childrearing in different societies (cultures) result in different personality types.”
In some countries children would be raised in a hostile environment. That way they would adapt to the environment they live in and be independent. An example would be African children and how they leave their family and go into the wild in search of food or water.
4. Read this sentence again and say to what extent you agree: “all humans are the same when born, but childrearing in different societies causes deviations in behaviour and personalities from each other.”
A child born and raised in an undeveloped country would suffer from disadvantages which would not be experienced by a child born in a wealthier country. These disadvantages exist from birth e.g. poor nutrition, contaminated water, poor health services, inadequate educational opportunities, etc.
5. Reflect on the reading above. Can you see a link between your culture and your personality? Think about that in relation to your own culture first, and then think about personality and culture in a different society. Reflect. Give examples.
Because I was born and reared in an affluent society, I have not experienced the hardships which people in poorer societies have experienced from an early age. So I might not be able to cope with adversity as well as someone who has had to struggle from childhood simply to survive.
