noun
- plural of enculturation; the process by which individuals learn and adopt the cultural norms, values, beliefs, and behaviors of their society or group.
Usage: commonly used in anthropology, sociology, and education; refers to both the process and multiple instances of cultural learning
Examples
- The enculturations of children in different societies shape their worldviews and social behaviors.
- Anthropologists study the various enculturations that occur across cultures to understand human diversity.
- Schools play a key role in the enculturations of young people into their national and local communities.
- The enculturations experienced by immigrants help them adapt to their new country.
- Different enculturations can lead to varying attitudes toward family, work, and education.
- Researchers examine how enculturations differ between urban and rural populations.