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ECS_3423_Chapter2.pptTHE NATURE OF CULTURE,
THE NATURE OF PEOPLE
Chapter 2
Key Concepts
- Culture
- Socialization
- Cultural identity
- Cultural diversity
- Race
- Stereotype
- Cultural values
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Need for Culture
- Framework for ways and behaviors in a group
- Establishes rules and expectations
- Assigns meaning to reality
- Shared meanings and values
- Defines nature of interactions
- Gives sense of belongingness
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Diversity and Culture
- Diversity exists within a culture
- Behaviors and lifestyles may differ among members of same culture
- Differences in views and ways to interpret reality
- Variety of factors influence diverse ways among members of same cultural group
- Experiences
- Education
- Social and economic factors
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Dimensions of Culture
- Perception of Reality
- Interpretation of Events
- Use of Symbolism
- Value Judgments
- Assigning of Meaning
- Representation of Reality
Functions of Culture
- define behaviors, roles, rituals, and expectations
- interpret the tangible and the intangible
- offer stability in life
- influence interpretation of life
- give individuals identity
- provide sense of belonging
Cultural Levels
- Ideas
- Beliefs
- Fears
- Emotions
Material Culture
Non-material Culture
- Dress codes
- Art
- Utensils
- Tools
- Languages
Elements of Cultural Identity
- Age
- Ethnic or national origin
- Family
- Religion
- Gender
- Language
- Geographical region
- Educational background
- Exceptionalities
- Job or profession
- Socio-economic level
Key Elements of Cultural Diversity
- Nationality
- Race/Ethnicity
- Religion
- Social Class
- Gender
- Exceptionality
- Age
Elements of Ethnicity
- Religion
- Ancestry
- Nationality
- Birth/ religious conversion
- Family
- Place of birth/parents
Defined by:
Received through:
Perspectives on Race
- Describes biological features
- Social descriptor
- Stereotype of a group
- Biases (prejudice, discrimination)
- Misleading notions
Multicultural Early Childhood Education
- Effective Early childhood educators
- clarify own cultural views.
- examine and clarify stereotypes.
- become culturally knowledgeable.
- continuously learn about other cultures.
- consider principles of development when planning and designing children’s learning experiences.
