-
acculturation
process of accommodating to another culture
-
culture
integrated system of shared values
-
custom
habitual activity of a group or subgroup
-
enculturation
process of assuming the traits and behaviors of a given culture
-
ethnocentrism
belief in the superiority of one's own culture with disdain of others
-
ethnos (ethnic group)
groups of same race or nationality with a common culture and traits
-
Minority
group differentiated from the majority population with regard to religion, race, or ethnic origin
-
Norm
prescribed standard of allowable behavior within a group
-
race
physical differentiator based on a common heredity
-
rite
prescribed, formal, customary observance
-
ritual
stereotypical behavior regulating religious, social, and professional behaviors
-
stereotype
simplified, inflexible conception of the members of a group
-
subculture
subgroup having distinctive traits that differentiate it from the larger culture
-
values
ideals, customs, institutions, and behaviors within a group for which the members have a respectful regard
|
|