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The Elements of Culture

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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The Elements of Culture

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  1. The Elements of Culture

  2. What is Culture? Culture is the way of life of a group of people.

  3. 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.

  4. Religion Language Education Government Creative expression Economy Customs & beliefs History Food Technology What elements make up a culture?

  5. Religion - a system of beliefs that goes beyond human powers • Judaism • Christianity • Islam • Hinduism • Buddhism

  6. Language - spoken or written words; human speech Bonjour Hola Shalom

  7. Education - the development of the mind and character through study and training

  8. GovernmentThe way a country is ruled and laws are enforced

  9. Creative Expressionthe arts, clothing, sports, leisure

  10. Economy - the way that money and goods are used by people, and their businesses

  11. Customs and Beliefs - ideals or beliefs that guide the way people live

  12. History Events that have shaped the region

  13. Food

  14. Technology The inventions and tools used in the society

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. What is the culture of Irving? • Complete Diagram of Irving’s cultural traits

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