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What is 'culture'?

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Culture is a nebulous concept yet it defines us. Throughout history it is culture that has provided the security of the 'tribe' and provided identity.

The outward manifestations of culture - dance, music, literature, food and costume are all symbols of something deeper - that sense of connection and identity. Maslow knew what he was on about with higher order needs such as kinship.

Some cultures are very colourful and rich others less so outwardly, but nonetheless just as important. It is odd the English comment was to refer to a 'void' when in fact many Australians in the early days were of English heritage. Even Australia's convict history defines us and has contributed to our culture of egalitarianism, easy going nature, disposal of a strict class system and sympathy for the underdog. Attitudes also define culture.

More importantly what about the thousands of years of Indigenous culture.

We can live side by side with other cultures in perfect harmony while still identifying heavily with our own. The problems arise when there is a conflict of culture in attitude that might cross over and threaten those norms. Sometimes those threats are only imagined rather than real, but the fear is still the same.
Posted by pelican, Sunday, 10 October 2010 8:12:48 AM
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As Pelican points out, culture, we assume, provides a sense of connection and identity.
As Squeers points out, our globalised version increasingly seems to reflect our lack of connection and identity, He is spot on that the homogeneous nature of western mass-consumption and popular amusements have transformed the material and spiritual landscape into one devoid of any genuine commonality with one's kinship and heritage.
Posted by Poirot, Sunday, 10 October 2010 9:02:12 AM
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Wow...Australians discussing what they think culture is?? LOL .. pure comedy..!!
Posted by Rainier, Sunday, 10 October 2010 6:22:43 PM
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Dear Rainier,
I'm a pom.
Why don't you edify us as to what culture is. I could use a laugh too!
Posted by Squeers, Sunday, 10 October 2010 6:52:08 PM
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Even funnier, a pom discussing culture with straylans..!
Posted by Rainier, Sunday, 10 October 2010 6:54:05 PM
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Squeers, forgot to ask, is your name Bruce? LOL
Posted by Rainier, Sunday, 10 October 2010 6:55:41 PM
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