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Pranay K. Swain Niser, BBSR
Pranay K. Swain Niser, BBSR
Swain
NISER, BBSR
That complex whole which
includes knowledge, belief,
art, morals, law, custom,
and any other capabilities
and habits acquired by man
as a member of society.
What is -Edward B. Tylor
Culture ?
Learnt
Super-
organic & Social
Ideational
Varies
from
Shared
Soc to
Soc
Culture
Transm-
Gratifying
issive
Most important
component of
culture!!!
Cornerstone of culture
All cultures have a spoken language
(even if there are no developed forms
of writing)
People who speak the same language
often share the same culture
Many societies include a large number
of people who speak different
languages
Each language can have several
different dialects
Products of the human
imagination
Help us pass on the
culture’s basic beliefs
▪ Examples: art, music
literature, folk tales
People form governments to
provide for their common
needs, keep order within
society, and protect their
society from outside threats
Some countries elect people
to lead them…other leaders
force their way into power.
Answers basic questions
about the meaning of life
Supports values that groups
of people feel are important
Cements cultural ethos and
practices
Religion is often a source of
conflict between cultures
Monotheism: worship
of one god.
Polytheism: worship
of many gods.
How people use limited
resources to satisfy
their needs.
Computers
The very basis of
human culture
Anything that
represents
something else.
-gesture
-image
-sound
-physical object
Shared beliefs about what
is good or bad, right or
wrong, desirable and
undesirable.
Violations can
endanger society.
Cheating on a test,
fraud, dishonesty.