Cultural and Population Concepts

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culture

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the set of beliefs, values, and practices that a group of people have in common

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Culture trait

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an activity or behavior in which people often take part

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culture region

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An area in which people have many shared culture traits

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ethnic group

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a group of people who share a common culture and ancestry

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multicultural society

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a society that includes a variety of cultures in the same area

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cultural diffusion

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The spread of ideas, customs, and technologies from one region to another

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cultural universals

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Features, common to all cultures, developed to meet basic needs

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social institutions

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organized patterns of beliefs and behaviors focused on meeting needs

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heritage

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the wealth of cultural elements that has been passed down over generations

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universal theme

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a message about life or human nature that is meaningful across time and in all places