Components of Culture

Components of Culture are what culture is made up of. They are the ingredients involved in the total way of life of the people of the 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. The components of culture can also be referred to as the aspects of culture.

There are two components/aspects of culture:

1. Material (or Tangible) Culture.
2. Non-material (or Intangible) Culture.

1. Material (or Tangible) Culture: 

These are the areas or aspects of culture that are physical. They are those aspects of culture that can be seen and touched. Some examples are food, clothes, houses, tools and equipment, ornaments, etc.

2. Non-material (or Intangible) Culture: 

These are areas or aspects of culture that are invisible and not physical. We learn about them as part of our way of life. Some examples are language, religion, music, 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, morals, customs, etc.