It describes the components of Indian culture like : symbols, Language, Norms, Values, Artifices, Customs
Size: 36.91 KB
Language: en
Added: Sep 20, 2024
Slides: 6 pages
Slide Content
Components of I ndian culture
Culture Culture i s defined as the symbols, language, beliefs, values, and artifacts that are part of any society. As this definition suggests, there are two basic components of culture: 1.ideas and symbols : 2.artifacts (material objects) The first type, called nonmaterial culture , includes the values, beliefs, symbols, and language that define a society. The second type, called material culture , includes all the society’s physical objects, such as its tools and technology, clothing, eating utensils etc.
Components Symbols Language Norms Values Artifacts Customs
Religion Religion has historically influenced Indian society on a political, cultural and economic level. There is a sense of pride associated with the country’s rich religious history as the traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism all emerged out of India. Moreover , while a majority of people in India identify as Hindu (79.8%), the medley of religions that exist within the country continually impact contemporary society.