Western Culture
Western culture broadly encompasses the social customs, beliefs, values, and practices originating from Europe and subsequently disseminated across the Western hemisphere through colonization, immigration, and globalization. It is characterized by individualism, rationalism, and a strong emphasis on science, technology, and democracy. Western culture has a rich history of art, literature, philosophy, and religious thought, with Christianity playing a significant role in shaping its values and institutions. The category "Western Culture" may include subcategories such as the cultural heritage of individual European nations, the culture of the United States, and ethnographic studies examining the lived experiences of people within Western societies.