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The shared beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, and artifacts that the members of society use to cope with their world and with one another, and that are transmitted from generation to generation through learning.

Anthropology: The study of human societies, cultures, and social structures.
Sociology: The study of human societies and social behavior.
History: The study of past events, particularly in human societies.
Politics: The study of power and authority within societies, including government structures and decision-making processes.
Ethnicity: The social and cultural characteristics that define different ethnic groups.
Identity: The way that individuals and groups define themselves, including their cultural, social, and personal identities.
Gender: The social construction of gender and gender roles within societies.
Race: The social construction of race and its effects on individuals and groups.
Religion: The beliefs and practices of different religious traditions and their impact on cultures and societies.
Art and literature: The role of artistic expression and literary works in shaping and reflecting culture.
Media and technology: The influence of media and technology on cultural production and consumption, as well as on interpersonal communication and social structures.
Globalization: The interconnectedness of societies and cultures across national and geographic boundaries, and its effects on cultural and social change.
Cultural diversity: The range of cultural expressions, practices, and beliefs within and across societies.
Cultural evolution: The process by which cultural practices, beliefs, and traditions change over time.
Cultural appropriation: The problematic adoption or use of cultural elements by members of dominant cultures.
Cultural imperialism: The imposition of dominant cultural norms and values on different societies or cultural groups.
Social justice: The pursuit of fair and equitable treatment for all members of a society, particularly with regard to access to power and resources.
Cultural heritage: The tangible and intangible elements of cultural identity that are passed down from generation to generation.
Global citizenship: The awareness of and engagement with cultural diversity and global issues, as well as the responsibility to act for the common good.
Cultural competency: The ability to navigate and communicate effectively across different cultural contexts, particularly in the context of healthcare, education, and other professional settings.
National Culture: These are beliefs, values, customs, and traditions that are shared by the inhabitants of a country or region.
Corporate Culture: It refers to the shared values, beliefs, practices, and behaviors that characterizes an organization or company.
Subculture: A subculture refers to the shared beliefs, values, and practices of a specific group within a larger culture.
Popular Culture: It refers to the cultural products and practices that are widely accepted and enjoyed by the masses.
Global Culture: The shared practices, beliefs, and values that are common to humanity as a whole, transcending national, regional or local boundaries.
Regional Culture: It refers to the distinct and unique cultural practices, values and beliefs of a particular region, such as food, music, dress, and social customs.
Counter Culture: This is a culture that rejects the dominant values, norms and practices of the mainstream culture.
Urban Culture: It refers to the unique set of beliefs, practices, and values that are specific to people living in cities.
Folk Culture: This is a traditional culture that is usually passed down from generation to generation by word of mouth or through ceremonial practices.
High Culture: It refers to the cultural forms, practices, and values that are considered superior or refined, such as art, literature, music, and theatre.
Youth Culture: It refers to the shared beliefs, values, and practices of young people, distinct from mainstream or dominant culture.
Digital Culture: It refers to the practices, norms, and values that are unique to the digital world and arise due to the pervasive influence of digital technology.
Material Culture: This refers to the physical objects and artifacts of a culture, including clothing, food, furniture, art, and architecture.
Religious Culture: It refers to the shared beliefs, practices, and values of a particular religion or denomination.
Gender Culture: It refers to the set of beliefs, practices, and social customs that are specific to a particular gender or gender identity.
"Culture encompasses the social behavior, institutions, and norms found in human societies, as well as the knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, customs, capabilities, and habits of the individuals in these groups."
"Humans acquire culture through the learning processes of enculturation and socialization."
"A cultural norm codifies acceptable conduct in society; it serves as a guideline for behavior, dress, language, and demeanor in a situation, which serves as a template for expectations in a social group."
"Accepting only a monoculture in a social group can bear risks, just as a single species can wither in the face of environmental change, for lack of functional responses to the change."
"In military culture, valor is counted a typical behavior for an individual, and duty, honor, and loyalty to the social group are counted as virtues or functional responses in the continuum of conflict."
"In the practice of religion, analogous attributes can be identified in a social group."
"Cultural change, or repositioning, is the reconstruction of a cultural concept of a society."
"Cultures are internally affected by both forces encouraging change and forces resisting change."
"Cultures are externally affected via contact between societies."
"Organizations like UNESCO attempt to preserve culture and cultural heritage."
"Humans acquire culture through the learning processes of enculturation and socialization."
"A cultural norm serves as a guideline for behavior, dress, language, and demeanor in a situation, which serves as a template for expectations in a social group."
"In military culture, duty, honor, and loyalty to the social group are counted as virtues or functional responses in the continuum of conflict."
"In the practice of religion, analogous attributes can be identified in a social group."
"Cultures are externally affected via contact between societies."
"Organizations like UNESCO attempt to preserve culture and cultural heritage."
"Accepting only a monoculture in a social group can bear risks, just as a single species can wither in the face of environmental change, for lack of functional responses to the change."
"Cultural change, or repositioning, is the reconstruction of a cultural concept of a society."
"Cultures are internally affected by both forces encouraging change and forces resisting change."
"Culture encompasses the social behavior, institutions, and norms found in human societies, as well as the knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, customs, capabilities, and habits of the individuals in these groups."