Explain the features of Culture.

In the words of E.B.Tylor, “Culture is that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, rules and regulations, traditions and any other capabilities earned by the human being as a member of society”. The various features of the culture are as follows:-

● Culture is Abstract – culture is the non-physical objects, in other words, it is a lifestyle of a group of people which is passed on from generation to generation. The process of how it is passed is in a form of abstract and not concrete or physical structure.

● Culture is Social – it is the sharing of ideas, thoughts, customs and rituals, food, dress with the society. Culture is not personal it is social.

● Culture is Learnt- culture is learned through interactions. We learn about the culture of society, parents, elders, and teachers. It is learned through the process of socialization.

● Culture is co-existence- it is a condition where we all share our ideas. Culture provides an opportunity where the individuals share their knowledge, beliefs, thoughts, and customs with others.

● Culture is continuous – culture never stops rather it keeps on adding in it a new idea. Everything in culture such as art, beliefs, imagination, rules become complex. It is a continuous process.

● Culture is diverse – We find people of different caste, color, creed living at the same place and sharing different thoughts. People with different Food Habits and Dressing Sense Live at the same place in harmony. Thus, achieving unity in diversity is important.