What is the concept and definition of culture?

Culture touches deeper than observable behavior; it is the ideas, values, and perceptions enjoyed by and transmitted through society to give meaning to experience, to generate behavior, and to be reflected in that behavior.

Definition of culture: culture is the totality of human spiritual activity and its products as opposed to economics and politics.

Role:

Integration

The integrative function of culture is the role it plays in coordinating the actions of group members, like ants crossing a river. Different members of a social group are unique actors who act based on their needs, on their judgment and understanding of the situation. Culture mediates communication between them, and if they are able to ***share culture, then they are able to communicate effectively, bridging barriers and enabling cooperation.

Orientation

The orienting function of culture is that it can provide direction and alternative ways for people to act. Through the *** enjoyment of culture, the actors can know what kind of their behavior in each other's view is appropriate, can cause a positive response, and tend to choose effective action, which is the role of culture on the guidance of behavior.