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7 Elements of Culture
These are things that all cultures have in common.
What might some of those things be?
1.
Social Organization
-When a culture organize its members into
smaller groups
7 Elements of Culture
1.
Social Organization,
Organization cont.
- family: the most important unit of social
organization
7 Elements of Culture
1.
Social Organization,
Organization cont.
- social classes: a way to rank people in
order of status
Money
Occupation
Education
Race
Etc.
7 Elements of Culture
2. Customs and Traditions
- rules of behavior (written and unwritten)
7 Elements of Culture
3.
Language
7 Elements of Culture
4. Arts and Literature
- teach about a cultures values
- promote cultural pride and unity
7 Elements of Culture
5.
Religion
7 Elements of Culture
6. Forms of Government
White House
Great Britains
Houses of
Parliament
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7.
Economic Systems
Four types
1. Traditional: people produce most of what they
need to survive
2. Market: basic economic questions are
answered by buying/selling goods and services
3. Command: government controls answers to
economic questions
4. Mixed: individuals make some economic
decisions, the government makes others
Technology
2.
Environment Changes
3.
4.
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