Answer to Question #118418 in Sociology for Nana Kwaku Awuku Mensah

Question

a. What are the characteristics of culture
b. In what ways do these characteristics affect the nature of interaction in (I) rural areas and (ii) urban areas
C. List and discuss how the nature of rural settlement affect the type and expanse of agricultural activities in the area

Answer 1

The correct answer :

a)Characteristics of culture include:

it is learned

It is shared,

It is based on symbols,

It is integrated,

It is dynamic

b) in rural areas,interactions levels are frequent since the interaction level possesses more stability and continuity since people share same cultures

In urban areas interactions are not frequent due to limited contacts because of different cultures leading individuality development and their viewpoint towards the outside world is very narrow

C)rural settlement affects the nature of agrucultural activities in that occupations of majority of people relate to the local natural resources available