Culture, simply put, could be described as learned artifacts (the 3 B’s: beliefs, behaviors, and boundaries) that are communicated from generation to generation in order to secure an evolving rate of success for survival on both an individual and a social stratum. One of the most basic rules of existence is that we are the sum of those with whom we surround ourselves. In this our environment plays an enormous role in shaping our mental, emotional, and even physical responses to exterior and interior stimuli. Exploring how culture is shaped, promulgated, and reinforced—and even how it evolves over time—through individuals in our social groups provides a type of map that gives a glimpse not only of the past but of the future of a society.
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