Culture can be defined as the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual

achievement regarded collectively. It can also be understood as the ideas, customs,

and social behavior of a particular people or society.
Therefore, it’s the shared patterns of our behavior and interaction which are learned
through socialization.
People of the same culture share a group identity that is fostered by social patterns
unique to the group. Culture encompasses for example values, beliefs, symbols, norms,
and patterns of behavior. It has a far-reaching impact on our everyday actions, on how
we talk and think, what we wear, what we believe, how we sit at the table, and how we
behave among other people. But what is the importance of culture in our society? And
which components constitute our conception of culture?

Components of culture
Our cultural traits, values norms Beliefs are different and diverse now we will
discuss about the components of culture
 Norms- cultural values and beliefs can also help form the guidelines for behavior
within that culture These guidelines are what we called norms or the rule and
expectations that guide behavior within a society. Norms is also sometimes used
to refer to patterns of behavior and internalized values. Norms, are attitudes and
patterns of behavior that are considered normal in group. And it is applicable to all the
members in a society or also to smaller sets like students, teachers, officers etc.

 Values are a culture’s standard for discerning what is good in a society. It often

suggest how people should behave, but they don’t accurately reflect how people do

behave. Values portray an ideal culture, the standards society would like to embrace

and live up to. People aslo tend to believe that those values are right because they are

The values of their partivcular culture.

 Beliefs

 Symbols

 Patterns of behavior
What defines culture?
All cultures are characterized by constant change. As a dynamic phenomenon, cultures
are under constant change and they must adapt to environmental changes. This is one
of the universal features of a culture. After globalization, the world became more
interconnected and today most societies consist of ethnically diverse populations. This
has given rise to conflicts associated with ethnicity, religion, and ethical beliefs which
are all central concepts in cultures. More than ever before, culture is no longer fixed but
rather in constant motion. At a time when cultures adapt and become more fluid, a need
has been identified to protect and preserve the past. There are organizations such as
the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) whose
objectives include conserving and protecting cultural and natural heritage along with the
promotion of international cooperation, peace, and security.

To answer the question about the importance of culture, one has to consider its role in
people’s everyday lives. Because culture affects how people behave and interact with
each other, it helps you build relationships with others when you understand other
cultures and perspectives. It’s also good to understand how much in common we have
with other people even if at first glance their cultures might seem completely different.
We are all humans and have similar needs, hopes, fears, and things that make us
happy. It doesn’t mean, however, that our cultural differences don’t matter at all. A
better strategy is to acknowledge that differences exist and to fight against
discrimination. The world is becoming more and more diverse as different languages,
religions, economic and cultural groups blend together. We need to appreciate and
understand different cultures and establish relationships with people from other
backgrounds. This is the only
way to build successful communities, improve our living conditions, and solve problems.
If we take a closer look at the characteristics of culture, we can identify five basic traits
that define the concept of culture.