Meaning Of Culture

Culture

All the things that make up a person's entire way of life.

Language

Cornerstone of culture; all cultures have a language, although not all cultures have developed forms of writing.

Economic Systems

How people use limited resources to satisfy their wants and needs.

Traditional Economic System

People produce much of what they need to survive.

Free Enterprise (Market) Economic System

Private (citizen) ownership of business and property.

Command Economic System

The government controls what goods are produced, how they are produced, and the dollar amount.

Socialist Economic System

Shared ownership of resources which provide a more equal distribution of goods and services.

Government

Provides for the common needs of the people.

Democracy

People have supreme power.

Republic

The people elect the leaders who represent them.

Dictatorship

A ruler holds power by force.

Social Organization

Social structure which organizes its members into smaller units.

Nuclear Family

Wife, husband, and children.

Extended Family

Several generations living in one household

Social Classes

How we rank people in order of status based on money, occupation, education, and ancestry. Clubs, teams, and organizations are also examples of social organization.

Customs and Traditions

Rules of behavior enforced by social pressure and laws.

Arts and Literature

Helps to pass on a culture's basic beliefs and values.

Religion

Answers basic questions about the meaning and purpose of life.

Monotheistic Religion

Worship of one god.

Polytheistic Religion

Worship of more than one god.

What are the seven elements of culture?

• Language

• Economic Systems

• Government

• Social Organizations and Social Groups

• Customs and Traditions

• Arts, Music, Dance, and Literature

• Religion

All cultures have a language, although not all cultures have…

developed forms of writing

Do all countries have an official language?

No, the United States dont have an official language, but most Americans speak English. And India has hundreds of different dialects that are spoken, and 22 official languages.

Give an example of how people greet one another.

In India people wash the feet and hands of the guest in a large bowl.

Give an example of literature

“The Tortoise and the Hare” teaches the value of determination and hard work.

Arts and Literature are closley linked to…

people’s religious beliefs.

Religion supports…

the values that a group of people consider to be important.