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Definitions and Models of Culture

Author: Marlene Johnson
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Terms to Know
Cultural Differences

Differences between people caused by membership in different cultures; may range from trivial to fundamental.

Culture

A form of human social organization in which people identify themselves as members of a group sharing symbol systems, norms, traditions, and viewpoints towards the world.

Norms

The variety of behaviors and perceptions considered "right", "true" or "proper" by a culture.