Group 3

Topic

Gratifying and
Symbolic Abstract
Idealistic
 Culture is
Gratifying and
Idealistic
 Culture is Gratifying and Idealistic
Culture can indeed be gratifying and
idealistic, as it often reflects the values,
beliefs, and aspirations of a group of
people. It can provide a sense of identity,
belonging, and purpose, contributing to
a fulfilling and meaningful life.
 Culture is Gratifying and Idealistic
However, it's important to acknowledge that
culture can also be complex and diverse, with
both positive and negative aspects. Culture
being "gratifying and idealistic" means that it
can bring joy, satisfaction, and a sense of
fulfillment to individuals and communities
who embrace it.
 Culture is Gratifying and Idealistic
Cultures often promote ideals, values, and aspirations that
people find inspiring and desirable, contributing to a
sense of purpose and optimism. This positive aspect of
culture can lead to a fulfilling and meaningful life for
those who identify with it. However, it's essential to
recognize that culture is multifaceted, and not everyone's
experience with culture may be uniformly gratifying or
idealistic, as it can also involve challenges and conflicts.
 Gratifying

giving pleasure or
satisfaction.
"the results were gratifying"
 Idealistic
characterized by idealism;
unrealistically aiming for perfection.
"often people have such an idealistic
picture of farming that it bears almost
no relation to the reality"
Culture is
Symbolic
 Culture is Gratifying and Idealistic
culture relies on symbols, including
language, rituals, art, and other
forms of expression, to convey
meaning and represent the beliefs,
values, and traditions of a particular
group or society.
 Culture is Gratifying and Idealistic
Symbols in culture are used to communicate
and transmit shared understandings, identity,
and heritage among members of that culture.
Essentially, culture uses symbols as a way of
expressing and preserving its unique
characteristics and significance.
 Symbolic
serving as a symbol.
"a repeating design symbolic of eternity“
involving the use of symbols or
symbolism.
"the symbolic meaning of motifs and
designs"
 Why is cultured considered symbolic
Because the meaning attached to symbols
is arbitrary, different interpretations of a
symbol can occur in different cultural
contexts. are both verbal and nonverbal
in form within cultural systems, and they
have a unique way of linking human
beings to each other
 What is symbolic in characteristics of
culture?
Words represent thoughts, concepts,
ideas, and actions. Beyond spoken and written
language, there are gestural and iconic
elements to language. For example, a "thumbs
up" gesture is commonly understood to
indicate agreement or positive response in
American culture.
 For example, let`s take a look at this “okay”
gesture in which one make a circle with his index
finger and thumb while the other fingers raised
slighty:

North America us this

to indicate OK or
approval.
 For example, let`s take a look at this “okay”
gesture in which one make a circle with his index
finger and thumb while the other fingers raised
slighty:

You`re regarded as
vulgar if you make
this sign in Brazil
 For example, let`s take a look at this “okay”
gesture in which one make a circle with his index
finger and thumb while the other fingers raised
slighty:

For the French the

sign stand for zero or
nothing.
 For example, let`s take a look at this “okay”
gesture in which one make a circle with his index
finger and thumb while the other fingers raised
slighty:

When the Japanese

make this sign,
they`re signalling
money.
Culture is
Abstract
 Culture is Abstract
means that culture is not something
tangible or physical that you can touch
or see. Instead, culture refers to the
intangible aspects of a society, such as
its customs, beliefs, values, traditions,
language, and social norms.
 Culture is Abstract
These elements of culture exist in the
minds and behaviors of the people
within a group or society, making them
abstract concepts that influence how
individuals within that culture think and
interact with each other and the world
around them.
 Abstract

existing in thought or as an idea but

not having a physical or concrete
existence.
"abstract concepts such as love or
beauty"
 Abstract

existing in thought or as an idea but

not having a physical or concrete
existence.
"abstract concepts such as love or
beauty"