The Many Facets of Culture
It is the behaviors and beliefs characteristic of a particular social, ethnic, or age group There are numerous types of culture CULTURE
Culture includes all features of a society’s way of life (culture traits).Culture includes all features of a society’s way of life (culture traits). LanguageLanguage FoodFood ReligionReligion GovernmentGovernment EconomicsEconomics ClothingClothing ArchitectureArchitecture Family lifeFamily life
CULTURE TRAIT Culture trait: characteristics of culture Some traits are the same around the world Many vary from place to place Traits may change through time
CULTURE REGIONS Culture regions: a geographical unit based on characteristics and functions of culture Some countries are a single culture region Some countries contain several culture regions A culture region can also be made up of several countries Trade, travel, and war have united and divided cultures
CULTURES CONSTANTLY CHANGE DUE TO: Innovation- new ideas Diffusion- spreads from the source as people move from place to place. Acculturation- major changes from exposure to other cultures