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Definition of culture: A particular group's shared values, social conventions, beliefs, and attitudes are all included in the concept of culture. It influences how people communicate, view the world, and express themselves. Features: Shared: Culture is inherited and passed down through the generations as a group. Dynamic: It changes over time as a result of interactions, past occurrences, and outside factors. Expressive: Language, art, rituals, customs, and traditions are ways that culture expresses itself. As an
illustration, consider American Thanksgiving rituals, Indian classical music, or Japanese tea ceremonies.
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The term "ethnicity" describes the characteristics of a person that are associated with their
ethnic background. Common ancestry, cultural customs, language, and historical connections are all involved. Qualities: Roots: A shared ancestry or cultural background is frequently associated with ethnicity. Identity Marker: It helps someone feel like they belong and can identify with themselves. Variable: The customs, languages, and religions of different ethnic groups can vary greatly. Example: Ethnic groups: Maasai, Han Chinese, and Hispanic.
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Definition of acculturation: The intersection of cultures that shapes attitudes inside a country or culture is acculturation. People experience it when they adjust to a new cultural setting. Methods: Adopting the dominant or host culture's norms while rejecting one's own is known as assimilation. Rejecting the prevailing culture to protect one's own culture is known as separation. Integration: Bringing both cultures into harmony and fostering biculturalism. Marginalization: Dismissing both the host and source cultures.
Reference: Worthy, L. D., Lavigne, T., & Romero, F. (2020b, July 27). Berry’s model of acculturation
. Culture and Psychology. https://open.maricopa.edu/culturepsychology/chapter/berrys-
model-of-acculturation/
