How is Culture Created & Transformed

Provides structure for life

Social Norms

Ex. In the Japanese language, there are a variety of terms used to describe the level of respect you have for a person.
"San" = general respect "Sama" = higher respect "Sensei" = Teacher

Education System

Ex. Our education system in Canada is based in English
or (French)

Sense of community with other speakers

Entertainment

Ex. Hindi speakers will watch the same movies, listen to the same music, attend the same cultural events, which provides them with a shared identity.

Sense of self

Relationship with nature

Ex. People who follow Native American religion/beliefs have
deep connections with their land, considering it sacred. Their beliefs help them feel grounded and connected to the world as an individual.

Providing Structure

Dietary Restrictions

Ex. Many follower's of Hinduism abstain from
eating meat.

Habits & Customs

Ex. Followers of Islam will pray 5 times a day,
Muslims will fast for the duration of one month during the 9th month of the year on the Islamic calander

Enforces social norms

Gender Roles

Ex. In patriarchal societies, the norm is for men
to be the head & breadwinner of the house
while women stay at home & are the caregivers.

Customs

Ex. In India, the marriage custom that is enforced
is to marry people of the same class/caste as you.

Sense of Security

Education (Financial Security)

Ex. People of higher social classes
are able to receive a better education.
Private school vs public school.

People of higher social class are also able to
use their influence and power to provide their children
with a better education. Ex. Lori Loughlin pays for her
children to receive an Ivy League education.

Dietary Choices

Ex. People of higher social class are often able
to afford more nutritious food options, while people
of lower social class not. In low income, urban areas in the US
there are a surplus of fast food restaurants, but a scarce amount of grocery stores.