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dszouza vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| agency | the capacity of individuals to have the power and resources to fulfill their potential |
| dominant narrative | well known versions of an event. it is usually told by the victor oftentimes ignoring other perspectives |
| individualistic culture | prioritizes the natural rights, independence and self interest of individuals. it celebrates differences, uniqueness, and individuals |
| collectivist culture | cultural pattern where people view themselves as part of a group and prioritize the group's goals over their own. relationships are the most important. collectivist cultures tend to emphasize personality traits like harmony, cohesion, duty, and interdepen |
| opression | unjust treatment of and control over an individual or group |
| other | view or treat a person or group of people as intrinsically different from and alien to onself |
| surface culture | observable and concrete elements such as food, dress, music, and holidays |
| shallow culture | focus on unspoken rules regarding social interaction and norms such as attitudes toward elders and non-verbal communication; behavior at this level can be interpreted as disrespectful, offensive, or hostile |
| deep culture | understand or implied assumptions about an individuals worldview the bedrock of self concept group identity and decision making |