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Culture
The term "culture" is used by sociologists to
refer to the sum total of a particular group of people's
way of life. It is a comprehensive concept that
includes traditions, values, customs, beliefs, practices,
and products that make it possible for people to
interact positively with the environment around them
and obtain their needs from it. Humans have certain
needs that must be met. Food for example must be
obtained, security guaranteed, intra-group conflict
avoided or minimized, and continuity of the group
assured. These are all functions that are fulfilled
through culture.

Since humans, unlike other animals, do not
possess inborn instincts to tell them what to eat and
what not to eat, how to obtain their food from the

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