Chapter 4.1 - Pluralist Society

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Do we live in a pluralist society?

1. Yes
2. No
3. I don't know

Term

Pluralist society: 'A society that allows differences in lifestyle, religion and other cultural features'

Answer: yes

Freedom of expression and the freedom to live according to your norms and values are core values in the Netherlands.

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Culture, dominant culture, subcultures and counter-cultures

Important

Culture=

All the values, norms, customs and other cultural features shared by people within a group or society.

What is a dominant culture?

1. A culture that has many differences
2. A culture that is oppressive towards subcultures
3. Cultural features that demonstrate tolerance
4. Cultural features that are shared by a majority of the population

Answer: D

Dominant culture: cultural features that are shared by a majority of the population.

Example: speaking the Dutch language, celebrating Kingsday

What is a subculture?

1. The cultural features within a group are different from the dominant culture
2. The cultural features within a group are the same as the dominant culture

Important

Subculture= The cultural features within a group are different from the dominant culture

Does culture change over time?

1. Yes
2. No

Answer: yes

Culture changes over time.

Do you think the Netherlands is as tolerant as it claims to be?

Yes

I'm not sure

Definitely not

It's only tolerant compared to other countries

Your place in society is often determined by your

1. Gender
2. Age
3. Religion
4. Ethnic background

Answer: ABCD           

Your place in society is determined by:

a. Gender

b. Age

c. Religion

d. Ethnic background

Young people can't imagine growing up without Youtube. Older people can't imagine growing up with YouTube. This is due to their different...

1. Cultures
2. Frames of reference
3. Subcultures
4. Tolerance

Let's talk about gender

What are role-based patterns?

General expectations of how a person should behave

Name an example of a role-based pattern

Next question:

Match the stats of the amount of religious people in the Netherlands to the right category 

(Stats are from 2022)

57,2%

Muslim

Roman Catholic

Protestant

Non-religious

5%

18,2%

13,2%

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