1. What shapes Culture?

2. What shapes culture?
Culture is strongly influenced by a number of factors or forces.
Four forces in particular are:
Economic
Geographical
Historical
Political

3. Economic Factors
The way people make a living represents an important cultural component of their existence.
Jobs performed, occupations pursued, products produced, services provided
Big economic events always make headlines. How do you think the following events would affect your lifestyle or community?
Price of oil
Interest rates
Mortgage rates
Exchange rate of CDN dollar
New business opening
Industry in decline

4. Geographical Factors
Factors such as the natural environment, locations where we live and accessible resources can influence the way we make a living and many other aspects of our lives: (sports, recreation, what we eat, clothing)
How have the following factors influenced the development of cultural traits in our province?
Marine resources
Forests
Water resources
Minerals
Oil
Soil

5. Historical Factors
History relates to everyday lives. Many customs have been passed on down to us from our ancestors such as; holidays, recreational activities and sports traditions.
History has influenced what country we belong to and what language(s) we speak.

6. Political Factors
The decisions made by municipal, provincial and federal governments directly impact our lives and therefore shape our culture.
How might the following political decisions influence our way of life and culture?
Taxes are lowered or raised
New law has passed (driving age increased to 21)
Delivery of government services are changed

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