Why Is the Definition of Culture a Controversy?
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Divine Word University
Department of PNG Studies & International Relations
PO Box 483, Madang, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea
PG 253- Cultural Anthropology
A research and discussion on the Question, “Why is the definition of culture controversial?”
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By: Fithbert Nivani
Department: PNG Studies and International Relations
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Year level: Second year (2)
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Unit: PG253- Cultural Anthropology
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Lecturer: Dr. Kopi
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Content
1. Introduction 2. Body * Ritual * Misinterpretation * Conflicts * Diversity versus Unification 3. Summary& recommendations.
1. Introduction
There is a huge controversy on the definition of culture in social science. We know that culture shapes and mold individuals as members of the society but in this essay, it will elaborate more on culture and what it is that shapes men of the society. Individuals argue and debated culture as a nature versus nurture, it is genetically inherited (nature) or it has been learned as we grew up (nurture) that largely shaped us and our differences as individuals. In this paper the author will discuss on how we are differentiated based on the idea that culture shapes us and the way we think that gives diverse meaning to culture, making it become controversial in its definition from other societies. 2. Body
Rituals
Human being we differ from each other in terms of our behavior, beliefs based on our world view. In this world that we live in culture is the factor that influences every individual within his society. Culture has an impact on human life in how to prepare food, ceremonies of the dead, birth of
Divine Word University
Department of PNG Studies & International Relations
PO Box 483, Madang, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea
PG 253- Cultural Anthropology
A research and discussion on the Question, “Why is the definition of culture controversial?”
-------------------------------------------------
By: Fithbert Nivani
Department: PNG Studies and International Relations
-------------------------------------------------
Year level: Second year (2)
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Unit: PG253- Cultural Anthropology
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Lecturer: Dr. Kopi
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Content
1. Introduction 2. Body * Ritual * Misinterpretation * Conflicts * Diversity versus Unification 3. Summary& recommendations.
1. Introduction
There is a huge controversy on the definition of culture in social science. We know that culture shapes and mold individuals as members of the society but in this essay, it will elaborate more on culture and what it is that shapes men of the society. Individuals argue and debated culture as a nature versus nurture, it is genetically inherited (nature) or it has been learned as we grew up (nurture) that largely shaped us and our differences as individuals. In this paper the author will discuss on how we are differentiated based on the idea that culture shapes us and the way we think that gives diverse meaning to culture, making it become controversial in its definition from other societies. 2. Body
Rituals
Human being we differ from each other in terms of our behavior, beliefs based on our world view. In this world that we live in culture is the factor that influences every individual within his society. Culture has an impact on human life in how to prepare food, ceremonies of the dead, birth of
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