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Culture is "the pattern of behavior and thinking that people living in social groups learn, create, and share." Culture is important because it allows humans to communicate and understand symbols, which allow them to develop complex thoughts to share with others. Culture is learned behavior and thinking; one is not born with culture anymore than one is born knowing how to weave a basket. It is impossible for a person to be born already knowing and understanding a culture. Instead, one must go through a process such as encultration. | Culture is "the pattern of behavior and thinking that people living in social groups learn, create, and share." Culture is important because it allows humans to communicate and understand symbols, which allow them to develop complex thoughts to share with others. Culture is learned behavior and thinking; one is not born with culture anymore than one is born knowing how to weave a basket. It is impossible for a person to be born already knowing and understanding a culture. Instead, one must go through a process such as encultration. | ||
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Revision as of 11:00, 16 October 2011
Why is Culture Learned?
Culture is "the pattern of behavior and thinking that people living in social groups learn, create, and share." Culture is important because it allows humans to communicate and understand symbols, which allow them to develop complex thoughts to share with others. Culture is learned behavior and thinking; one is not born with culture anymore than one is born knowing how to weave a basket. It is impossible for a person to be born already knowing and understanding a culture. Instead, one must go through a process such as encultration.
Aspects of Culture that Must be Learned
Enculturation
