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Dimensions of Culture

This entry is part 2 of 5 in the series CUET UG Culture and Communication

Dimensions of Culture Our cultural background makes each of us unique as individuals and as part of a larger social group, which is a complex web of norms, practices, beliefs, and symbols. It shapes our perceptions, influences our interactions, and guides our actions. But what does this complex phenomenon that we call culture consist of? Culture is fundamentally not static but a dynamic web made from various threads of human expression. These threads, also known as dimensions, include a wide variety of cognitive, normative, and material aspects that individually and collectively contribute to the formation of our perception of the world. By examining these three dimensions of culture, we can better understand how

What is culture?

This entry is part 1 of 5 in the series CUET UG Culture and Communication

What is culture? Culture is the way of life observed within specific social classes or even nations. Culture is examined within its social setting. Culture serves as a manual for individuals, providing guidance for their behaviour and interactions within society. Culture is a common understanding that is learned and developed through interaction with other members of society. A shared understanding among group members differentiates them from other groups and gives them a unique identity. Cultures are constantly evolving phenomena. They show an ongoing process of transformation and development. Element of culture is continuously added, deleted, expanded, reduced, and rearranged. Because of this, cultures are dynamic, functional entities. Humans’ ability to share, understand and interpret