Introduction to Sociology (Eleventh Edition)
Introduction to Sociology (Eleventh Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780393639407
Author: Deborah Carr, Anthony Giddens, Mitchell Duneier, Richard P. Appelbaum
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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Culture is defined as the values, norms, and material goods characteristic of a given group. The language and symbols used to construct understanding of the world are also important.

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Culture is constructed using language and symbols to create expectations associated with norms of behavior, such as what color to wear during a funeral. What a group values, such as individual or collective accomplishments, is another element of culture, as are the material goods, such as typical modes of dress. Another important part of culture is that it is passed from one generation to the next.

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