WHAT IS CULTURE?
What is Culture?
Culture is what our ancestors believed in. It is what they created. They created it believing that people can have a better life if followed. Culture is what we chose to believe in. Culture reflects our history. It is what that defines us. Everyone is entitled to their own custom cultures. It can be said with an simple example. If a person lives in a house he/she lives according to his/her beliefs and tradition. You can't force yourself into my house and ask me to adopt your style and beliefs.
The members of society not only approve them but also shape their behaviour accordingly. They are the members of the society because of the traditions and customs which are common and which are passed down from generation to generation through the process of socializing. These common patterns and behaviour of people creates the culture and it is in terms of culture that we are able to understand the specific behaviour pattern of people in their social relations.
Cultural ideas emerge from shared social life. culture is identified with aesthetics or the fine arts such as dance, music or drama. I personally think culture is very important for it keeps the people together. It brings people together despite the differences especially in a country like India. Our minds are conditioned to think differently which is often problematic but Culture being a powerful pull that brings people together is very important and efficient way of committing to the society around us.
Culture gives us identity. It represents us for what we believe in. It brings people both during sad and happy times!
- Sinduja Sathyaram
Culture is what our ancestors believed in. It is what they created. They created it believing that people can have a better life if followed. Culture is what we chose to believe in. Culture reflects our history. It is what that defines us. Everyone is entitled to their own custom cultures. It can be said with an simple example. If a person lives in a house he/she lives according to his/her beliefs and tradition. You can't force yourself into my house and ask me to adopt your style and beliefs.
The members of society not only approve them but also shape their behaviour accordingly. They are the members of the society because of the traditions and customs which are common and which are passed down from generation to generation through the process of socializing. These common patterns and behaviour of people creates the culture and it is in terms of culture that we are able to understand the specific behaviour pattern of people in their social relations.
Cultural ideas emerge from shared social life. culture is identified with aesthetics or the fine arts such as dance, music or drama. I personally think culture is very important for it keeps the people together. It brings people together despite the differences especially in a country like India. Our minds are conditioned to think differently which is often problematic but Culture being a powerful pull that brings people together is very important and efficient way of committing to the society around us.
Culture gives us identity. It represents us for what we believe in. It brings people both during sad and happy times!
- Sinduja Sathyaram
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