The most important feature of human society is culture. Because in the sense of being a biological animal, the human anatomy is the same in all societies. Basic necessities like perfume, clothing, shelter, lust 'are the same.
Nevertheless, American society is different from Indian society, we say. Because the culture of these two societies is different. Both societies have family and other social institutions. But husband, wife, grandmother, grandfather and other family members' rights, duties and relationships, etc.Are fixed according to culture. This difference between the two societies in terms of family structure is due to differences in the culture of that society. So the sociology that studies society has to study the culture of that society. Culture cannot be said to be related only to society, not to the social life of the individual.
Not even the study of culture, which is one of the most important features of human society, is done in sociology. History, philosophy. Culture is studied in many social sciences, such as anthropology. From a sociological point of view, the meaning of Sanskrit can be explained as follows.
Sociological meaning of culture
Culture is a term with a very broad meaning. This makes it very difficult for thinkers to define culture in definite terms. For example, Indian thinkers have defined culture as a way of life. From waking up in the morning to going to bed at night, the different types of "re" activities that each person performs are influenced by the culture of the society. In fact, it can be said that all these behaviors are determined and fixed by the culture of the society.After waking up in the morning, the first thing to do is to clean your teeth, and after brushing your teeth, to drink tea, and so on. For the same reason, we can say that taking bed tea while lying in bed is not the culture of Indians but the culture of Westerners. The new generation in the society is introduced to the norms, customs, etiquette, public policy, certain behaviors, beliefs, etc. by the previous generation. This creates a definite pattern of life for all the members of a society. That is why culture is a way of life Example, how to deal with parents in childhood
Every child will learn. The water of the river Ganga is sacred. This belief is created in the mind of a Hindu person only because of the rites that he has lost since childhood. We are learning the cultural meaning of the object.