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3 Culture

Figure 3.1 Graffitis mix of colorful drawings, words, and symbols is a vibrant expression of cultureor, depending onones viewpoint, a disturbing expression of the creators lack of respect for a communitys shared space. (Photo courtesy of

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Learning Objectives

3.1. What Is Culture?

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Figure 3.2 How would a visitor from suburban America act and feel on this crowded Tokyo train? (Photo courtesy ofsimonglucas/flickr)

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Making Connections: Sociological Research

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Making Connections: Sociology in the Real World

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Figure 3.3 Experiencing new cultures offers an opportunity to practice cultural relativism. (Photo courtesy ofOledSidorenko/flickr)

3.2 Elements of CultureValues and Beliefs

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Making Connections: Social Policy &Debate

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Making Connections: Careers in Sociology

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Figure 3.8 Intellectual and trendy, todays hipsters define themselves through cultural irony. (Photo courtesy ofLorena Cupcake/Wikimedia Commons)

Cultural Change

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