Cultural Universals

This Cultural Universal teaches people what is right and wrong and how to live their lives.

• Art and Music

• Food, Clothing, and Shelter

• Religion/Belief About the unknown

• Communication

Some cultures have several generations living together - parents, kids, grandparents - this is an example of

• Attitude Toward the Unknown/religioh

• Communication

• Food, Clothing, and Shelter

• Family Structure

In the U.S., everyone can go to school through 12th grade in public schools paid for with taxes.

• Family Structure

• Food, Clothing, and Shelter

• Sports and Hobbies

• Political Organization

In the U.S. most states allow young people to get their license at 16.

• Political Organization

• Sports and Hobbies

• Family Structure

• Communication

Dr. Holley teaches Art at Nipher and she is really talented.

• Family Structure

• Art and Music

• Political Organization

• Economics

In Canada, road signs are printed in both English and French.

• Family Structure

• Religion/Belief About the Unknown

• Sports and Hobbies

• Language/Communication

The Fourth of July is celebrated in the United States but not in England.

• Food, Clothing, and Shelter

• Family Structure

• Sports and Hobbies

• Political Organization

Many people enjoy watching sports on television.

• Food, Clothing, and Shelter

• Sports and Hobbies

• Political Organization

• Beliefs about the unknown/religion

In some countries, horse meat is sold just like pork or beef.

• Religion/Belief About the Unknown

• Family Structure

• Art and Music

• Food, clothing, and shelter

Nipher's code includes the ideas of compassion, team work, and perseverance.

• Religion/Belief About the Unknown

• Political Organization

• Economics

• Sports and Hobbies