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Culture develops and evolves as members of organizations form attitudes, behavior patterns, and a consensus on how to approach life.
Ideal culture, the ideals and values that a society professes to believe, represents the majority of members of society.
real culture, the actual behavior of members of society
The Sapir-Whorf theory, a theoretical perspective that suggests people view society through the framework of language, states that it is difficult to understand a culture without understanding the influence of language
technological determinism, the idea that society’s technology drives the development of its social structure
Cultural transmission, the means by which culture is passed from generation to generation –> an essential tool for the health and perpetuation of communities.
cultural imperialism, the influence and power of one country’s culture on a country due to importing goods and services
ultural universals: aspects of culture found in all societies. Examples: beliefs, family structures, shelter, clothing, and language