Characteristics of Culture

These are the Characteristics of Culture;

• Culture is Learned: This indicates that culture can be learned through observation, participation or association with other members of a particular group. Culture is not inborn in people; it is taught and shared with people, especially during the primary socialisation process.

• Culture is Dynamic: Culture also changes with time. It is not static nor rigid, culture changes as people change their way of doing things.

• Culture is Transmitted: Culture is continuous; it is passed down from one generation to another.

• Culture is Relative: A certain culture serves the people it belongs to. No culture is superior to the other, every culture is relevant as long as people cherish it.

• Culture is Universal: Culture is common to every societyThe term society is derived from the Latin word 'socius' meaning friendship or companionship. Society is a community, nation or group of people who share the same traditions, institutions, rules and... More worldwide; there is no society without cultural practices.

• Culture is Sacrosanct: Culture is always regarded as important, cherished, respected, and not to be interfered with.

• Culture is Flexible/Adaptive: Cultural beliefs, normsA norm is a rule, standard, or pattern for action. Social norm refers to shared standards of acceptable behaviour by a group of people. The norms in any society are based... More, and values are flexible and allow individuals to adapt or engage in things considered acceptable in a society.