ANTH 1150 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Biculturalism, Monoculturalism, Enculturation
4 Dec 2016
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Culture is based on symbols: culture is symbolic in nature, most cultures have symbols of worship, the most important symbolic aspect of culture is language the ability to name and pronounce ideas and things. Culture is integrated: integration: the tendency for all aspects of a culture to function as an interrelated whole. Dynamic, each generation learns and modifies it. Symbolizes the struggle to maintain a distinctive social and/or cultural identity. Microculture: a group of people who share common interests and/or experiences, from which they take their identity. Missionism, colonialism, and other forces have sent waves of culture through most cultures. Culture and society are no more than an union of individuals, all of whom have their own special needs and interests. Society offers rewards for adherence to its standards. To ensure the survival of a group, individuals must learn to overcome certain immediate satisfactions.
