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The Elements of Culture. What is Culture?. Culture is the way of life of a group of people. Culture. It distinguishes one group of people from another. A group that shares similar customs and beliefs.
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What is Culture? Culture is the way of life of a group of people.
Culture • It distinguishes one group of people from another. • A group that shares similar customs and beliefs. • Culture affects everything a groups does, what they believe, how they behave, and how they organize their society.
Religion Language Education Government Creative expression Economy Customs & beliefs History Food Technology What elements make up a culture?
Religion - a system of beliefs that goes beyond human powers • Judaism • Christianity • Islam • Hinduism • Buddhism
Language - spoken or written words; human speech Bonjour Hola Shalom
Education - the development of the mind and character through study and training
Economy - the way that money and goods are used by people, and their businesses
Customs and Beliefs - ideals or beliefs that guide the way people live
History Events that have shaped the region
Technology The inventions and tools used in the society
Cultural Diffusion • Cultures and societies are always in the process of changing • Ideas or inventions spread when people from different societies come in contact with one another
Examples of Cultural Diffusion • Language – we use words from other countries, many of our words based on greek and latin • Food – Mexican, Chinese, Tex-Mex • Religion
What is the culture of Irving? • Complete Diagram of Irving’s cultural traits