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Understanding Culture: Shaping Perspectives and Values

Explore the concept of culture and its influence on individuals and societies. Discover how culture shapes our worldview, identity, and interactions with others. Gain insights into why understanding culture is crucial in fostering mutual understanding and respect.

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Understanding Culture: Shaping Perspectives and Values

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  1. *NOTES* WHAT IS CULTURE????? • The unique way in which a group of people live (2) Generally refers to the patterns of human activity (3) "The total, generally organized way of life, including values, norms, institutions, and artifacts, that is passed on from generation to generation by learning alone"

  2. WHY IS CULTURE SOMETIMES COMPARED TO AN ICEBERG? • Facial expressions • Religious beliefs • Foods • Eating habits • Paintings • Concept of self • Work ethic • Styles of dress • Literature • Concept of fairness • Childraising beliefs YOU CAN SEE YOU CAN’T SEE

  3. Whose culture is being identified in the following images???: writing Architecture/ religion Art Art/mythology clothing food What elements of culture do we see in these images?

  4. Whose culture is identified in these images? TAPAS/ FOOD DANCE/ CLOTHING ARCHITECTURE ARCHITECTURE SPORTS/ GAMES

  5. SUMMARY: Everyone has a culture. It shapes how we see the world, ourselves, and others. 1. How does my culture shape me? 2. How does culture shape the way we see ourselves, others, and the world? 3. Why is it important to understand culture?

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