Cultural Concepts

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The way of life of a group of people who share similar customs and values, such as language and religious beliefs.

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Culture

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Particular standards you have for your life.

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Values

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A group of people having common traditions, institutions and collective activities and interests.

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Community

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An important practice, relationship, organization or structure in a society or culture.

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Institution

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A widely accepted, traditional way of behaving or doing something that is unique to a specific society, location, or time.

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Custom

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A particular group’s distinct skills, customs and ways of doing things.

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Tradition

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The process by which cultural elements spread from point of origin to another group or society.

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Cultural diffusion

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Using or borrowing a piece of a different culture: eating Chinese or Mexican food in the US.

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Cultural appropriation