Sociology

In this week’s Strayer Story, you learned about the importance of BBQ culture for Leslie Roark Scott and her family. For Leslie Roark, BBQ is an important cultural artifact. Cultural artifacts are the things that make up a society’s material culture.  Some examples of cultural artifacts are tools, food, clothing, and books.  Think about your own culture and some of the artifacts (material objects) that are part of it. Choose one of the following artifacts:

• Food
• Music
• Clothing

Describe why you chose it and how it helps you feel connected to your own culture.