One of the main ideas regarding culture is that "culture is learned" - this happens through a process called enculturation. Relate this to the nature vs. nurture debate and reflect on a time where you experienced enculturation in your own life.
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nurture debate revolves around the question of whether an individual's traits and behaviors are primarily determined by their genetic makeup (nature) or by their environment and upbringing (nurture). Enculturation, as a process of learning and acquiring cultural Show more…
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