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Understanding Culture: Big C and Little c Concepts Explained

Culture can be understood on two distinct levels: "Big C" represents overarching principles that define culture as a broad concept, while "Little c" pertains to the specific practices and beliefs of particular groups. Key attributes of culture include being learned, shared, symbolic, non-biological, holistic, and integrated. This framework allows us to appreciate the richness of cultural diversity and the nuanced ways individuals and societies express their identity. Explore how these elements interact and influence our understanding of culture in everyday life.

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Understanding Culture: Big C and Little c Concepts Explained

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  1. What is Culture? • Culture can be thought of on a couple of levels: • Big C = overarching general concept • Little c = particulars of a specific group of people

  2. What is Culture? • Culture can be thought of on a couple of levels: • Big C = overarching general concept • Little c = particulars of a specific group of people • Big C • Learned

  3. What is Culture? • Culture can be thought of on a couple of levels: • Big C = overarching general concept • Little c = particulars of a specific group of people • Big C • Learned • Shared

  4. What is Culture? • Culture can be thought of on a couple of levels: • Big C = overarching general concept • Little c = particulars of a specific group of people • Big C • Learned • Shared • Symbolic

  5. What is Culture? • Culture can be thought of on a couple of levels: • Big C = overarching general concept • Little c = particulars of a specific group of people • Big C • Learned • Shared • Symbolic • Non-biological

  6. What is Culture? • Culture can be thought of on a couple of levels: • Big C = overarching general concept • Little c = particulars of a specific group of people • Big C • Learned • Shared • Symbolic • Non-biological • Holistic

  7. What is Culture? • Culture can be thought of on a couple of levels: • Big C = overarching general concept • Little c = particulars of a specific group of people • Big C • Learned • Shared • Symbolic • Non-biological • Holistic • Integrated

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