Chapter 2 Sociology Beyl All the shared products of human groups Includes both physical objects, and the beliefs, values, and behaviors shared by a group Material culture vs. nonmaterial culture Technology Symbols Language Values Norms Society’s culture consists of not only physical objects but also the rules for using those objects Name some basic examples of technology in our world What about in Harry Potter’s world? A symbol has a shared meaning attached to it Words, gestures, images, sounds, etc Organization of written or spoken symbols English principal language in the USA, but not everyone speaks it Muggle Horcrux Pensieve Parseltongue Shared beliefs about what is good or bad, right or wrong Not all groups in society share the same values, norms, and behaviors Subcultures can form Chinatown; Little Havana Groups who reject the major values, norms, and practices of the larger society Examples are the Mafia, religious cults, KKK Challenges when moving from one culture to another Have you experienced culture shock? Transition between Wizard world to life with Dursley’s