Cultural Diversity

• Culture on one hand is an outcome of society amd on the other society able to survive and perpetuate itself
• Culture is an instrument by which man explicit the environment and shapes it accordingly
• Culture can be conceived as a cumulative revivor containing both material elements that are socially transmitted from generation to generation
• Charatices of culture

  it learnt and acquired

  it ideational

  shared and transmitted

  it social

  gratifies human needs

  it adaptive
• Function of culture

  
  

  provides an important social solidarity

  provides blueprint of as well as the materials structure

  modals social personality

  provides behavioral patterns

  individual with meaning and directions extience
• Caribbean people have been influenced by their cultural heritage, such as African, European, Asian and indigenous cultures.
• The Caribbean region has experienced colonization, slavery, indentureship, and migration, all of which have contributed to its diverse cultural landscape.
• Cultural practices like music, dance, food, art, literature, sports, festivals, and traditions reflect the unique identity of the Caribbean people.
• The Caribbean region has a diverse population with different ethnicities, religions, languages, and customs.
• These practices also serve as a means of preserving and passing down cultural values and beliefs across generations.
• Music plays a significant role in Caribbean society, with genres like calypso, reggae, ska, soca, zouk, and salsa being popular across the region.
• Dance forms like limbo, quadrille, merengue, and samba reflect the richness of Caribbean culture.
• Language is another significant aspect of Caribbean culture, with English being widely spoken but other languages like Spanish, French, Dutch, Hindi, Chinese, and Creole also present.
• Religion plays a crucial role in shaping Caribbean culture, with Christianity being predominant but other religions like Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Rastafarianism, and Santeria also influencing beliefs and values.
• Culture is dynamic and constantly evolving due to globalization, technology, and changing societal norms.
• Culture plays a significant role in shaping individual identities, values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors.
• Family structures vary across different countries in the Caribbean, ranging from nuclear families to extended families.
• Culture influences how individuals perceive themselves and others, interact with society, and respond to challenges or opportunities.
• Culture is dynamic and constantly evolving, adapting to new influences while maintaining its core essence.
• Influences on Caribbean culture include colonialism, globalization, technology, and mass media.
• Colonialism brought about changes in language, religion, education, and political systems.
• is about appreciating that society is made up of many differents group with different,interests,skills and talents and needs

  
  

  or it's a necessary for human kind as biodiversity is for nature