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How is Culture Created & Transformed

Culture is shaped by a variety of influences that provide structure and identity to individuals and communities. Religion plays a significant role, offering guidelines and practices that followers integrate into their daily lives.

How is Culture Created & Transformed

How is Culture Created & Transformed

Social Hierarchy

Sense of Security
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.

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.

Enforces social norms
Customs

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

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.

Religion

Providing Structure
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

Dietary Restrictions

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

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.

Language

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.

Provides structure for life
Education System

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

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