Question- Write a short note on roles of Culture in Civilization.

Answer -

The main purpose of education is to bring civilization into the society and if education is unsuccessful in bringing about enhancement and well being then it is considered to be of no utility. Education is considered to be the most powerful instrument in bringing about changes within an individual. On one hand, education acculturates an individual; on the other hand, it preserves, transmits and develops the culture of the society. It can be stated that education and culture are mutually interdependent, complementary and supplementary in all their aspects and activities. Thus, the relationship between education and culture are indissoluble. Culture plays an important role in man’s life. Awareness regarding various kinds of culture can help an individual in adjusting to the natural and social environment, developing an individual’s personality, socialization of the individual, proper use of freedom, and understanding other cultures and proper meaning of liberality. Educational aspects and cultural aspects are imparted to an individual through their families, communities and the educational institutions. Taking into consideration the significance of culture and the role played by education in the socialization and the acculturation of an individual, it is meaningful to analyze the changes that have taken shape in our culture.

1. An individual is a social animal and culture of the society has a big influence on the individual. The beliefs and traditions form the culture of the society.

2. Civilization refers to the physical development of the society. It forms the structure of the society where the individual lives.

3. All of these have a certain worth which adds value to the mind and education of the individual.

4. An individual belongs to a society that is civilized and has a framework of culture and values which add to the development of a person and shapes the behaviour of the society where the individual lives.

5. Culture helps in molding the thinking pattern and traditions of society.

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