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Culture
Glossary
Culture: The way of life for a group of people; i.e. food, culture, music, religion - etc.
Cultural Diffusion: The spreading of culture (music, food, language -etc.) from one region of the world to
another.
Values: Your morals, what you believe is right or wrong.
Perceptions: How you view or see the world, your point of view.
Conformity: Accepting the rules and customs around you so that you can fit in and adapt to the local
culture.
Ethnocentrism: Comparing your own culture to different ones around you. The belief that one's own
culture is the best.
Mythology: a set of old religious beliefs from ancient times.
Stereotype: A generalized belief about a certain race or group of people; i.e. All Asians are smart, Blond
people are not smart, Afr. Amer. are all great basketball players - etc.
Prejudice: A negative thought or opinion about a person or group of people someone makes, without
knowing them. Often based on stereotypes.
Discrimination: The carrying out of an unfair action or treatment, based on someone's prejudice of a
person or group of people.
Segregation: The separation of a group of people based on; race, religion, skin color - etc.
Racism: Any action or comment based on either prejudice, discrimination, or both.
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