Answer to Question #311176 in Sociology for Wons

Question

Identify and analyse five (5) non-material cultural artifacts, indicating their influential role in development.

Answer 1

Non-material cultures are made up of ideologies and thoughts that make up a culture. Non-material culture encompasses any values, principles, beliefs, customs, or ideas that help define a society (Wang et al., 2003). For instance, the Christian religion is a non-material cultural construct consisting of beliefs and thoughts about God, ethics, worship, ethics, and values. These beliefs, in turn, shape how a culture reacts to religious matters, issues, and occurrences. Even so, many of these cultural aspects are learned.

Symbols: Almost every cultural group has characters that represent something and often elicit different reactions and feelings. These shared symbols allow for the growth of social interaction.

Language: The formation of American slang can reflect the culture and has changed as American culture developed. The development of the American language can be seen as a mirror of culture and how it has evolved as a culture. Language is essential for interaction and consequently for the culture of any community (Wang et al., 2003). Humans learn from respective cultures, just as they learn how to shake hands, make gestures, and understand the value of flags and other symbols.

Behavior: A person's culture influences many areas of their life, such as behavior. A person will learn the standards and values inherent in the community through socializing and, in most situations, will behave following certain norms and values. Behavior is significant because it conveys societal values.

Norms: Expectations, standards, or behavioral norms vary significantly among cultures. Norms are the informal and formal conventions that govern what types of behavior are appropriate and acceptable in a particular society.

Values: Another significant aspect of non-material culture is valued, which involves perceptions of evil, suitable, desirable, or unwanted. The ideals of a culture define its norms. Group harmony, for instance, is a significant value in most Japanese cultures. The Japanese value emphasizes peaceful social ties and detests interpersonal conflicts.

References

Wang, K., Liu, Z., & Sun, X. (2003). Integration of cultural elements: The non-movable tourism development of heritages – Example of world cultural heritage, the Xian tomb Ming in China. International Journal of Tourism Sciences, 3(1), 143-147. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;inherit&quot;, &quot;serif&quot;; color: black;">https://doi.org/10.1080/15980634.2003.11434545</span>