What do you understand by culture?

Culture is a word for the 'way of life' of groups of people. It can be explained as meaning the way people do things. Different groups and societies may have different cultures. Culture is passed on to the next generation by learning, and not by heredity. Culture is seen in all aspects of social life. For example; people's writing, religion, music, clothes, cooking etc.

Features of culture

1. Culture is learned, not inherited

2. It is shared, not an individual notion.

3. It is symbolic and highly representative.

4. It is integrated and includes many traits.

5. It is dynamic and it consists of all aspects of society.