Cultures

Definition

Cultures refer to shared beliefs, customs, practices, values, traditions, and behaviors that characterize a particular group of people within a society.

Related terms

Cultural Relativism:

This concept suggests that cultural norms and values should be understood and evaluated within the context of their own culture rather than through one's own cultural lens.

Ethnocentrism:

It refers to judging other cultures based on the standards or values of one's own culture.

Cross-cultural Psychology: This field studies how cultural factors influence human behavior across different societies and ethnic groups.