These PowerPoint slides give you meaning, definition and characteristics of culture.

1. MADE By :-
Simerpreet

3. Culture is the sum total of human
creations, expressions and
experiences. It include everything
material and non- material
created by man in the process of
living.

4. DEFINITIONS
“Culture is the foundation
of primary things. It shows
itself in the smallest
details of your contact and
personal behavior, how
you sit, how you walk,
how you drink, etc.”Mahatma Gandhi

5. Edward Tylor
“Culture is that complex
whole which includes
knowledge, belief, art,
morals, law, custom and
any other capabilities
and habit acquired by
man and a member of
society.”

6. CHARACTERISTICS OF
CULTURE

8. 2. Culture is social
Culture is not an
individual
phenomenon, but it is
the product of society.
It develops in the
society through social
interaction.

9. 3. Culture is shared :-

10. 4. Culture is cumulative :-
All the elements of culture
grows as a result of
accumulation. Each
generation preserve the old
culture and we add something
new in it. We can say that
each generation changes,
refines and defines culture.
As society evolves, these
changes are passed to next
generation.

11. 5. Culture is symbolic :-
The significance of culture
lies in the meaning it hold
for people. Different
cultures assign different
meanings to symbols.
Meaning is not inherent in
symbol, it is given by the
people.

12. 6. Culture is transmitted :-

13. 7. Culture is Integrated :-
The development of
culture is the integration
of its various parts.
E.g :- value system is
interlinked with morality,
customs, beliefs and
religion.

14. 8. Culture keeps on Changing :-

15. 9. Culture varies from society to
society :-
CULTURE OF INDIA

16. CULTURE OF JAPAN

17. 10. Language is the chief vehicle of
culture :-
Language transmit to man what was learnt in
the past and enables him to transmit the
accumulated wisdom.

18. Classification of Culture
MATERIAL CULTURE:-
It refers to buildings, vehicles, tools, dresses, etc.

19. Non-Material Culture :-
It relates to faiths, beliefs, stereotypes, prejudices,
taboos, attitudes, bodies of knowledge, etc.

20. Universal Culture :-
It is generally accepted and respected by the society. E.g. –
economic system.

21. Alternative aspect of culture :-
In this individual have choices or certain permissive rights. E.g. :-
every culture demand legal marriage but individual have the choice to
have registered marriage or custom marriage.

22. Specialist aspect of culture :-
It involve the process of differentiation . E.g. :- preparation for different
professions as doctor, teacher, etc.

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