Worksheet: Culture and Socialisation | Sociology Class 11 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Q1: Culture is the shared beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, and artifacts that characterize a group or society. It shapes our ________________, worldview, and interactions with others.

Q2: The process of primary socialization takes place within the ______________, while secondary socialization occurs within ______________.

Q3: Ethnocentrism is the act of using one's own cultural standards to judge the behavior and beliefs of people from other ______________.

Q4: ______________ refers to the tangible aspects of culture, such as buildings and technological devices.

Q5: ______________ are socially accepted rules that dictate the behavior of individuals within a community or social group.

Q6: ______________ are the fundamental beliefs and principles that shape our understanding of what is right and wrong.

Q7: Cultural change can arise from both ______________ and ______________ factors.

Q8: ______________ is a philosophy that embraces differences among civilizations.

Q9: Sub-cultural groups are distinguished by style, taste, and ______________.

Q10: The cognitive aspect of culture pertains to a society's ideas, including beliefs, knowledge, myths, and other related ______________.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: Culture is an exclusive characteristic that separates people based on their tastes.
Reason: Culture encompasses various aspects of human life, including knowledge, beliefs, art, morals, and customs.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Q2: Assertion: Ethnocentrism promotes cultural diversity and cultural exchanges.
Reason: Ethnocentrism involves judging other cultures based on one's own cultural standards.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Q3: Assertion: Norms are socially accepted rules that dictate behavior within a community.
Reason: Norms always correspond to actual behavior.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Q4: Assertion: Socialization completely erases individual autonomy and free will.
Reason: Socialization plays a significant role in shaping our personalities, values, and actions.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Q5: Assertion: Cultural change can be instigated by external factors like colonization or conquest.
Reason: Cultural change is solely driven by internal factors within a society.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: What are the two main types of socialization mentioned in the text?

Q2: Define ethnocentrism.

Q3: Give an example of a non-material aspect of culture.

Q4: How do social roles influence identity formation?

Q5: What is the normative dimension of culture?

Q6: Provide an example of a subculture.

Q7: What is the cognitive aspect of culture?

Q8: Explain the concept of the material dimension of culture.

Q9: What is cosmopolitanism, as discussed in the text?

Q10: How do external factors influence cultural change?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the role of norms in shaping behavior within a society.

Q2: Discuss the impact of socialization on individual autonomy and free will.

Q3: Describe the importance of values in a culture and provide an example.

Q4: Differentiate between the material and non-material dimensions of culture.

Q5: Provide examples of cognitive aspects of culture.

Q6: How does culture lag occur, and what can be its consequences?

Q7: Discuss the concept of identity formation through social roles.

Q8: Explain the significance of subcultures in a society.

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Define culture and its importance in shaping human behavior and interactions. Provide examples to illustrate your points.

Q2: Discuss the dimensions of culture, including material, non-material, cognitive, and normative aspects. How do these dimensions work together in a society?

Q3: Explain the concept of cultural change, its drivers, and the impact it can have on a society. Provide real-world examples to support your explanation.

Q4: Explain the role of socialization in shaping individuals and their place in society. How does socialization occur, and through which agencies and institutions?