culture and its types IN APPLIED SOCIOLOGY.pptx

The word “culture” which is derived from the Latin word “colere”�� culture can be therefore understood as a man made environment with people living in society.��In Sanskrit- Sanskar
Firstly used the Word Culture

“Anthropologist Edward B. Tylor”
in 1871
According to Linton – “culture is social hereditary, which is transmitted from one generation to another with accumulation of individual experience”.“culture consists of the beliefs, systems of language, communication, and practices that people share in common and that can be used to define them as a collective”.�According to Clyde – “culture as a design for living’ held by the members of a particular society”.

1. Ms. Pooja Sen. M.Sc Nursing (MHN) Culture Unit - 3

2. The word “ culture ” which is derived from the Latin word “ colere ” culture can be therefore understood as a man made environment with people living in society. In Sanskrit- Sanskar

3. Firstly used the Word Culture “Anthropologist Edward B. Tylor” in 1871

4. Meaning & Definition 1. According to Linton – “culture is social hereditary, which is transmitted from one generation to another with accumulation of individual experience”.

5. Meaning & Definition 2. According to John – “Culture is the way of life which is transmitted from generation to generation."

6. Meaning & Definition 3. “culture consists of the beliefs, systems of language, communication, and practices that people share in common and that can be used to define them as a collective”.

7. Meaning & Definition 4. According to Clyde – “culture as a design for living’ held by the members of a particular society”.

8. Nature & Characteristics of Culture

9. 1. Culture is a Social – Culture is a Social ,It does not exist in isolation. It is a product of Society and shared by all the members of the society.

10. 2. Culture is Learned – Culture is not inherited biologically, but learned socially by man.It does not an inborn tendency. Culture is often called the learnt way of behaviour.

11. 3. Culture is Shared – Culture is not something that an individual can posses. Ex. Tradition,morals,beliefs are shared by people of a group or society.

12. 4. Material & Non- Material Product- Culture include both material and no material products of group life . Material Product include object are related to the physical aspects of our life such as clothes, food items, household goods . Non – Material Product include language, belief, thoughts .

13. 5. Culture is Transmitted – Culture is the socially transmitted behaviour patterns. Cultural values ,beliefs & tradition are transmitted not through genes but by means of language from one generation to other , language is the chief vehicle of culture.

14. 6. Culture is Continuous – Culture exist as a continuous process adding new culture traits to it constantly. As cultural practices are transmitted from one generation to the next ,more & more knowledge is added to it .

15. 7. Culture is varies from society to society - Culture is not uniform in all societies, it differ with place ,time, community. Each society has its own traditions, practices & beliefs.

16. 8. Culture Provides Identity - Culture provides identity to its members through established values & shared beliefs, This identity Provides a feeling of belongings and security.

17. 9. Culture is dynamic & adaptive - Cultural practice change when culture comes into contact with other cultures. Culture transform constantly with new ideas & techniques with modification.

18. 10. Culture has common belief & practice- Members of culture share the same beliefs, tradition & practices . Individual are expected to follow an ideal pattern of behaviour so gain social acceptance from people with in the same culture.