ELEMENTS OF CULTURE
Culture- Includes… Developing a complex way to meet your needs Language Religion Literature Technology Music Material objects Art Beliefs about the world
Customs and Traditions Elements of culture Social Organization Customs and Traditions Language Arts and Literature Religion Forms of Government Economic Systems
Customs and Traditions Rules of Behavior Enforced ideas of right and wrong Often these ideas are part of the culture’s written laws
Not that kind!! CUSTOMS Things people usually do such as how they dress, the foods they eat, and how they celebrate holidays and great turning points in life such as…
BIRTH
Coming of Age
Marriage
Parenthood
DEATH
What is material culture? objects/ possessions
material culture
material culture
material culture
What is NON-MATERIAL culture? definition: values, languages, beliefs, ideas