culture

Top 4 Reasons You May Enjoy Anthropology

Anthropology is the study of human culture and society, and it offers a fascinating window into the diverse ways that people have lived and thrived throughout history. Here are the top 4 reasons you may enjoy anthropology: In addition to…

Cultural Anthropology

Culture vs Civilization

Culture vs Civilization In anthropology, a civilization is specific type of culture.  In anthropological terms, civilization is a culture that has developed cities.

Cultural Anthropology

Culture is Integrated

Cultures are Integrated Cultures are viewed as a system.  Many of the facets of a culture are related and interrelated.  If any of the facets of a culture change, anthropologists can see or even predict changes in other facets of…

Cultural Anthropology

Culture Affects Biology and the Physical Appearance

Culture and Biology The way we look or perceive how others look is bound to one’s own culture.  What one eats, what one likes to eat, how much one eats, and what flavors appeal to a person are largely defined…

Cultural Anthropology

Culture and Subculture

Culture and Subculture If a culture is a complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, custom, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society (Tylor 1958 [1871]: 1), then a subculture is a…

Cultural Anthropology

Three Basic Parts of Culture

Culture is a Three Headed Beast Culture has three basic components.  These three components are things in a culture, ideas of a culture, and the behavior patterns of a group of people.  These three components are interrelated.  All cultures are…