Why Is Enculturation Important?

In short, enculturation makes it possible to internalize the norms of a culture but also to enact cultures differently and remake them otherwise, even co-producing new cultural systems that displace established ones.

How does enculturation influence our behavior?

Enculturation is adaptive and helps us to survive and thrive in our culture; it ensures the continuity of cultural practices from one generation to another through vertical cultural transmission from parents to children, as well as horizontal cultural transmission carried out through siblings and friends and oblique ...

What does enculturation do to culture?

Enculturation is the process where the culture that is currently established teaches an individual the accepted norms and values of the culture or society where the individual lives. The individual can become an accepted member and fulfill the needed functions and roles of the group.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.