: Core values, taboos, and the spiritual philosophies that guide behavior.

: How people meet basic needs, including their livelihood, trade, and resource management. 2. The Influence of Geography

Sociologists and writers often break culture down into seven core elements that define how a group of people lives and interacts:

: Daily routines, etiquette, and significant life events like coming-of-age rituals, marriages, and funerals.

: How families are structured (e.g., nuclear vs. extended) and how social classes or hierarchies are formed.