Characteristics of Culture:
(1) Culture is social: Culture does not exist in isolation. It is a product of society. It develops through social interaction. No man can acquire culture without association with others. ...
(2) Culture is shared: Culture is not something that an individual alone can possess. Culture in sociological sense is shared. For example, customs, traditions, beliefs, ideas, values, morale etc. ...
(3) Culture is learnt: Culture is not inborn. It is learnt. Culture is often called “learned ways of behaviour”. Unlearned behaviour is not culture. ...
(4) Culture is transmissive: Culture is transmissive as it is transmitted from one generation to another. Language is the main vehicle of culture. ...
(5) Culture is continuous and cumulative: Culture exists as a continuous process. In its historical growth it tends to become cumulative. Sociologist Linton called culture ‘the social heritage’ of man. ...
(6) Culture varies from society to society: Every society has a culture of its own. It differs from society to society. Culture of every society is unique to itself. ...
(7) Culture is dynamic: No culture ever remains constant or changeless. It is subject to slow but constant change. Culture is responsive to the changing conditions of the physical world. ...
(8) Culture is gratifying: