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Understanding Culture: Big C and Little c Explained

Culture encompasses both broad and specific dimensions, known as Big C and little c. Big C refers to the overarching concept of culture, which is learned, symbolic, and shared among groups, while little c focuses on the unique and particular traits of specific subgroups or communities. Culture can be explored on multiple levels, including international, national, regional, and local contexts. Counterculture and idiosyncratic elements further illustrate the diverse nature of human expression and social interaction.

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Understanding Culture: Big C and Little c Explained

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  1. What is Culture? • Culture can be thought of on a couple of levels: • Big C = overarching general concept • Little c = particulars of a specific group of people

  2. What is Culture? • Culture can be thought of on a couple of levels: • Big C = overarching general concept • Little c = particulars of a specific group of people • Big C • Learned • Non-biological • Shared • Symbolic • Holistic • Integrated

  3. Levels of Culture International National Subcultures Regional State Local Counter-culture Idiosyncratic

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