Ideal culture

Definition

Ideal culture encompasses the norms, values, and standards a society aspires to achieve, even though they might not reflect its actual social practices. It represents an optimistic vision of what society members believe their culture should embody.

Related terms

Real Culture: The actual norms, values, and practices that are prevalent within a society, reflecting how its members truly behave and interact.

Cultural Norms:

Rules or expectations of behavior within a society that guide how individuals should act in various situations.

Values:

Deeply held beliefs within a culture about what is good or desirable and what is not, influencing people's behavior and attitudes