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    The Concept of Culture

    Symbols and Cultural Associations


    Culture Is An Identity, A Way of
    Life

    Ideas
    Material Behavior
    Attitudes
    Objects Patterns
    Values

    “A System of Collectively Held Values.” (Geert Hofstede)


    Dimensions of Culture
     Values
     Norms
     Ideas/Beliefs
    Attitudes/Worldviews
     Roles
     Symbols
     Traditions
     Artifacts
    Culture is learned
    How do we learn our culture?

    Enculteration – Are Indians Bad Models of Cultural Synthesis?


    Cultural Identity: Halo Effect?

    IIT/IIM
    IAS

    JNU
    AIIMS
    IFS
    Culture is Symbolic
    Culture & Its Dimensions

    Source: Geert Hofstede’s Model; www.provenmodels.com


    Traits of Power Distance
    HPD LPD
    Social Norms Those in power have privileges Equal rights
    Powerful people try to look less powerful
    Powerful people try to look as powerful as possible
    than they are
    Inequality the norm; everyone has specific place No set hierarchy

    Respect for authority Respect for individuality 

    Political Military / Autocratic / Controlled Democracy Government based on majority

    Power struggle Power sharing

    Work Tall pyramids Short pyramids

    Wide salary range from top to bottom Narrow salary range from top to bottom

    Subordinates expect to be told Subordinate contribution

    Education Students dependent on teachers Teachers treat students as equals


    Students treat teachers with respect:
    Teacher? Who??????
    Even out of class!!!!
    Source: Andrews University, Michigan
    HPD Vs LPD: Power Distance Map

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