The Elements of Culture What is Culture 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. • Culture affects everything a groups does, what they believe, how they behave, and how they organize their society.

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

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

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

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

Government The way a country is ruled and laws are enforced

Creative Expression the arts, clothing, sports, leisure

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

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

History Events that have shaped the region

Food

Technology The inventions and tools used in the society

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

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

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