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Culture generally refers to patterns of human activity and the symbolic structures that give such activity significance. Different definitions of "culture" reflect different theoretical bases for understanding, or criteria for evaluating, human activity. In general, the term culture denotes the whole product of an individual, group or society of intelligent beings. It includes technology, art, science, as well as moral systems and the characteristic behaviors and habits of the selected intelligent entities. In particular, it has specific meanings that are more detailed in different domains of human activities. Anthropologists most commonly use the term "culture" to refer to the universal human capacity to classify, codify and communicate their experiences symbolically. This capacity has long been taken as a defining feature of the humans. However, primatologists have identified aspects of culture among human's closest relatives in the animal kingdom. It can be also said that " It is the way people live in accordance to beliefs, language, history, or the way they dress." Culture consists of four elements that are "passed on from generation to generation by learning alone": 1. Values 2. Norms 3. Institutions 4. Artifacts Browse: Links | Articles | Images | Videos |
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Religion is a potent force for cooperation and conflict, research shows Across history and cultures, religion increases trust within groups but also may increase conflict with other groups, according to a new analysis. Thu, 17 May 2012 12:06:37 -0700 Study shows religion is a potent force for cooperation, conflict Across history and cultures, religion increases trust within groups but also may increase conflict with other groups, according to an article in a special issue of Science. Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:13 -0700 Some Like It Hot: Hispanics and the American Melting Pot As the number and influence of Hispanics in the U.S. has steadily increased in recent decades, they have been celebrated and derided, welcomed and deported, courted for their dollars and lambasted for clinging to their culture even as they are bombarded with ads for the latest pseudo-enchilada at Taco Bell. Thu, 17 May 2012 08:51:02 -0700 Cultural Slam celebrates talents of young people in Gisborne The diverse cultures and talents of youth in the Gisborne region are set to be showcased during Youth Week at the Cultural Slam on Tuesday 22nd May. The event kicks off at 4.30pm with an Art Exhibition at the Lytton High School art department, created by the students of the acclaimed department. Thu, 17 May 2012 17:04:42 -0700 Scott Atran: Religion Is a Potent Force for Ingroup Cooperation and Intergroup Conflict, Science Article Maintains In an age where religious and sacred causes are resurgent, there is urgent need for joint scientific effort to understand them, to help identify and isolate the moral imperatives for decisions on war or peace. Thu, 17 May 2012 19:44:36 -0700 |
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