Culture

Definition

Culture refers to shared patterns of behaviors, beliefs, and values that a group of people use to interpret and interact with their world. It includes aspects like language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts.

Related terms

Societal Norms: Rules developed by a society that guide how individuals within the group should behave. These can vary greatly between cultures.

Ethnocentrism: The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture. This can often lead to misunderstanding or conflict between cultures.

Cultural Diffusion: The spread of cultural beliefs and activities from one society to another which can occur through various means including migration, trade or warfare.