In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definition of Culture 2. Pattern of Culture 3. Material and Non-Material Elements. Definition of Culture: The sociological meaning of the term culture differs sharply from the ordinary and literary uses of the term. In conventional usage, the word culture is employed to designate only those particular traits and behaviour systems that are [...]
The following points highlight the four reasons for our conformity to the norms of our society. The reasons are: 1. Indoctrination 2. Habituation 3. Utility 4. Group Identification. Reason # 1. Indoctrination: Among the processes and devices that tend to perpetuate the norms and bring about some sort of conformity among members of a group, socialisation or social indoctrination plays [...]
The following points highlight the ten important subsidiary culture concepts. Some of the subsidiary culture concepts are: 1. Culture Trait or Culture Item 2. Culture Complex 3. Culture Pattern or Culture Configuration 4. Sub-Culture and Contra-Culture 5. Cultural Alternatives 6. Cultural Universals 7. Cultural Specialties 8. Core Culture 9. Cultural Diffusion 10. Acculturation and Others. Subsidiary Culture Concept # 1. [...]