What do sociologists mean by culture?

The whole way of life of a society, including its norms, values and language

An expected rule of behaviour in a situation

Which position does the nature side of the nature-nurture debate take?

Behaviour is largely innate and shaped by biology and genes

Because culture and norms vary between societies and can change

In the family during early childhood

The sense of belonging to social groups such as a class or ethnic group

Identity is shaped by society through socialisation and interaction

Sex is the biological difference; gender is the social and cultural expectation

Through gender-role socialisation by the family, school, peers and media

The opportunities and outcomes in health, education, income and housing that differ by class

It is declining as people define themselves by lifestyle and choice

A sense of belonging to a group that shares a common culture

An identity that combines elements of more than one culture

Because they are learned, flexible and can change over generations

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