Non-material culture

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Culture consists of both material culture and non-material culture. Thoughts or ideas that make up a culture are called the non-material culture.[1] In contrast to material culture, non-material culture does not include any physical objects or artifacts. Examples of nony ideas, beliefs, values, norms that may help shape society.

References[edit]

  • Gerber, Linda M. and Macionis, John J. 2011. "Sociology." Toronto, Ontario: Pearson Canada Inc. ISBN 978-0-13-700161-3
  1. ^ Gerber, Linda (2011). Sociology. Toronto: Pearson. p. 54. ISBN 978-0-13-700161-3.