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    This document discusses 11 examples of cultural universals that are common across human societies: language, family, religion, art, technology, education, law, politics, economy, sport, and thank you. Cultural universals are patterns or traits that are globally shared among all human cultures and may reflect aspects of human existence or evolutionary adaptations for survival. The document provides brief definitions and examples for each of the 11 cultural universals.

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    This document discusses 11 examples of cultural universals that are common across human societies: language, family, religion, art, technology, education, law, politics, economy, sport, and thank you. Cultural universals are patterns or traits that are globally shared among all human cultures and may reflect aspects of human existence or evolutionary adaptations for survival. The document provides brief definitions and examples for each of the 11 cultural universals.

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    This document discusses 11 examples of cultural universals that are common across human societies: language, family, religion, art, technology, education, law, politics, economy, sport, and thank you. Cultural universals are patterns or traits that are globally shared among all human cultures and may reflect aspects of human existence or evolutionary adaptations for survival. The document provides brief definitions and examples for each of the 11 cultural universals.

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    Karthikeyan Viswanathan

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    Cultural Universals
    What is Cultural
    Universals?

    ?
    •Cultural universals are patterns or
    traits that are globally common to all
    societies.

    • A reflection of the human condition,


    the shared aspects of human existence

    •A possible indicator of evolutionary


    adaptations, behaviors or traits that
    have been selected for survival and
    reproduction

    Cultural Universals 2
    Language

    1
    •A system of communication that
    involves symbols, sounds, gestures,
    or signs

    •Allows people to share their


    thoughts, feelings, ideas, and
    experiences with others

    •Examples: English, Mandarin,


    Arabic, and Sign Language

    Cultural Universals 3
    Family

    2
    •A structure that regulates sexual
    reproduction and the care of children

    •Can be defined in different ways,


    such as by blood, marriage, adoption,
    or affection

    •Examples: nuclear, extended,


    blended, and single-parent

    Cultural Universals 4
    Religion

    3
    •A belief system that relates to the
    supernatural, the sacred, or the
    ultimate meaning of life

    •Can involve rituals, ceremonies,


    ethics, morals, symbols, and myths

    •Examples: Christianity, Islam,


    Hinduism, and Buddhism

    Cultural Universals 5
    Art

    4
    •A creative expression that appeals
    to the senses, emotions, or intellect

    •Can include visual, auditory, or


    performative forms, such as
    painting, music, dance, or theater

    •Examples: realism, impressionism,


    rock, and jazz

    Cultural Universals 6
    Technology

    5
    •Tools, machines, or techniques that
    enhance the ability to manipulate the
    environment

    •Can include simple or complex


    inventions, such as fire, wheel,
    computer, or smartphone

    •Examples: agriculture, medicine,


    engineering, and information

    Cultural Universals 7
    Education

    6
    •A transmission of knowledge, skills,
    values, or norms from one generation
    to the next

    •Can be formal or informal, and can


    take place in various settings, such as
    home, school, or workplace

    •Examples: math, history, science, and


    literature

    Cultural Universals 8
    Law

    7
    •Rules, regulations, or sanctions that
    govern the behavior of individuals and
    groups

    •Can be based on custom, tradition,


    authority, or consensus, and can be
    enforced by various agents, such as
    parents, elders, police, or courts

    •Examples: civil, criminal, constitutional,


    and international

    Cultural Universals 9
    Politics

    8
    •Organization, distribution, or exercise
    of power and authority

    •Can involve individuals, groups, or


    institutions, and can affect various
    aspects of social life, such as economy,
    culture, or security

    •Examples: democracy, monarchy,


    dictatorship, and anarchy

    Cultural Universals 10
    Economy

    9
    •Production, consumption, exchange,
    or distribution of goods and services

    •Can involve different modes, such as


    subsistence, market, or gift, and can be
    influenced by various factors, such as
    supply, demand, or scarcity

    •Examples: farming, trading, banking,


    and tourism

    Cultural Universals 11
    Sport

    10
    •Activities that involves competition,
    cooperation, or recreation

    •Can have various rules, objectives,


    strategies, or outcomes, and can be
    played individually or in teams

    •Examples: soccer, basketball, chess,


    and golf

    Cultural Universals 12
    Thank You

    Presentation title 13

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