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Culture is defined in numerous ways. As such, it has been defined as “the whole
set of signs by which the members of a given society recognize one another,
while distinguishing them from people not belonging to that society.” It has
also been viewed as “the set of distinctive spiritual, material, intellectual and
emotional features of a society or social group… (encompassing) in addition to
art and literature, lifestyles, ways of living together, value systems, traditions
and beliefs.5” Culture is at the core of individual and social identity and is a
major component in the reconciliation of group identities within a framework
of social cohesion. In discussing culture, reference is made to all the factors
that pattern an individual’s ways of thinking, believing, feeling and acting as
a member of society.
Education is “the instrument both of the all-round development of the human
person and of that person’s participation in social life.” It can take place
at any age, through the actions of many institutions such as family, the
community or the work environment. It can also take place through interaction
with the natural environment, especially when such interaction is socially and
culturally determined.
UNESCO Guidelines On Intercultural Education
set of signs by which the members of a given society recognize one another,
while distinguishing them from people not belonging to that society.” It has
also been viewed as “the set of distinctive spiritual, material, intellectual and
emotional features of a society or social group… (encompassing) in addition to
art and literature, lifestyles, ways of living together, value systems, traditions
and beliefs.5” Culture is at the core of individual and social identity and is a
major component in the reconciliation of group identities within a framework
of social cohesion. In discussing culture, reference is made to all the factors
that pattern an individual’s ways of thinking, believing, feeling and acting as
a member of society.
Education is “the instrument both of the all-round development of the human
person and of that person’s participation in social life.” It can take place
at any age, through the actions of many institutions such as family, the
community or the work environment. It can also take place through interaction
with the natural environment, especially when such interaction is socially and
culturally determined.
UNESCO Guidelines On Intercultural Education