GEOLOGY 002 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Biomedicine, Immune System, Westphalian Sovereignty
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Containing things like art, language, communication, systems of thought, behavior, customs, religion and much more. Culture has sets of rules, norms, patterns & characteristics that represent a group. Serves the role of symbols and world views. Creates totems that people adore and want to be like. Present strong characteristics, defined by certain looks, behavior, preference for stuff etc. (fuckboy look, thuglife/gangster behavior, apple owners etc. ) It defines groups and creates the we against them feeling. Usually forms around a common culture and has the opportunity to create sub-cultures within that culture. Definition of culture: [ culture" designates] an entire way of life, activities, beliefs, and customs of a people, group, or society. Unity of man & nature in distant past (hunters & gatherers) Borderline/split between nature & culture defined in the aggregation of food. Growing of crops and the overall settling of people.
