Crash Course Sociology #10: Symbols, Values, & Norms

This video focuses on symbols, values, and norms. What exactly is culture? We're going to try to answer that, and explain the difference between material and non-material culture. We'll look at three things that make up culture: symbols, values and beliefs, and norms. We'll explore Sapir-Whorf hypothesis (and some of its problems) and how language influences culture. Finally, we'll talk about the three types of norms - folkways, mores, and taboos - which govern our daily life.