CULTURE NOTES
“We are not born human; we become human”
In your own words, what does the above statement mean?
Culture
(Characteristics of culture)
Cultural Universals
Definition: “The way of life for a group of people”
1. We get culture by learning about it and doing it as we grow.
For example, …
2. Culture is affected by climate, where we live, and the
resources we have available.
For example, …
3. Culture changes. It changes because of …
* Advancements in technology
* Changes in location and available resources
* Influence of other cultures
“The parts of culture that all cultures have that make up culture”
Though they may differ between cultures, all cultures have all
cultural universals:
1. Food & Diet
2. Clothing
3. Shelter (buildings, homes, etc.)
4. Government (leader, laws, police, etc.)
5. Economy (Businesses, jobs, money, etc.)
6. Family Structure
7. Education
8. Beliefs AND Traditions
9. Language/Communication
10. Technology
11. Transportation
12. Standards of Beauty