The goal of this activity is to illustrate key concepts accounting for the production and reproduction of culture. Consider the culture of a specific group of people (avoid using broad social categories; use a culture and context you are familiar with). For each concept listed below, generate one good example or illustration in this specific cultural context. Make sure your examples capture the concept’s core idea. Describe the processes with precision.
1-Evoked culture: how aspects of the socio-structural context shape culture. [Write a minimum of 3-4 sentences]
2- Transmitted culture: how ideas and representations are spread, factors increasing the likelihood that ideas are passed on. [Write a minimum of 3-4 sentences]
3-Reproduction of culture: evidence that the culture perpetuates itself, role of early conditions, specific mechanisms. [Write a minimum of 3-4 sentences]
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