Sociology
Sociology Study Guide: Chapter Two Culture-total lifestyle of people? includes: ideas, values, knowledge, behaviors, and material objects they share. Material culture-all the objects or artifacts made or used by people Non-material culture-have no physical existence Four elements of culture: Beliefs-most basic component of culture. Conceptions people have about what is true in the world Values- peoples? ideas about good or bad; right or wrong. Beliefs with a moral significance Norms-rules of conduct that guide people?s behavior in particular situations (how people should behave) Sanctions-rewards of punishments for conforming to or violating laws Three types of Norms: Folkways-customary and widely performed but not required