Cultural Values
Cultural Values refers to the shared beliefs, attitudes, and practices that are deeply ingrained in a particular culture or society. These values serve as guiding principles for behavior and decision-making, and help shape social norms and expectations. Cultural values can be expressed through language, art, literature, religion, music, food, and other cultural practices. In the context of American Culture, cultural values may include individualism, equality, democracy, freedom, and diversity. These values reflect the country's history, traditions, and social institutions, and are often contrasted with those of other cultures around the world. From a sociological perspective, cultural values are an important aspect of socialization, as they help individuals learn how to behave appropriately within their own culture and society. Cultural values can also influence social stratification and inequality, as certain values may be more highly valued or rewarded than others. Overall, cultural values play a critical role in shaping individual and collective behavior, identity, and belonging, and are an essential component of any cultural analysis or study.
External Links
- [klug-conservation.com] Preserving values, Preservation of cultural artefacts - - KLUG-CONSERVATION
- [bergfoundation.org] David Berg Foundation – The David Berg Foundation works to strengthen institutions, improve the quality of life for the underserved, provide greater access to cultural treasures, and increase engagement with Jewish values for wide audiences.
- [kvlt.org] Katawba Valley Land Trust – The mission of the Katawba Valley Land Trust is to protect the natural resources, cultural resources, open lands, waters, and vistas of aesthetic value in the Catawba River Valley and surrounding areas.
- [ffpp.org] Helping to preserve images with historic or cultural value by identifying suitable archives in institutional collections, and assisting families and estates prepare collections for permanent placement