Final Presantation

7/31/2019 Final Presantation

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CultureLearned behaviors, traditions,

beliefs, and ways of lifecreated by groups of people


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A nation culture resides in the heart and in the

soul of its people. (Mohandas Gandhi)

Without culture and the relative freedom it

implies society even when perfect is but a

jungle. This is why any authentic creation is a

gift to the future. (Albert Camus)


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The commencement speech is not, I think a

wholly satisfactory manifestation of our

culture. (John Kenneth Galbraith)


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Type of Culture

Material culture

Physical or tangible creations (such as clothing

shelter, and art) that members of a society make,

use, and share.

Nonmaterial culture

Abstract or intangible human creations of society(such as attitudes, beliefs, and values) that

influence peoples behavior.


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Elements of Culture

1) Material Culture

a) Technology

b) Economics

2) Social Institutions a) Family

b) Education

c) Political Structure

d) The Media

3) Language

a) National

b) Regional

4) Humans and the Universe

a) Belief Systems

5) Aesthetics

a) Graphic and Plastic Arts

b) Folklore

c) Music, Drama and Dance

6) Other Aspects of Culture

a) Food

b) Dresses

c) Literature

d) Festivals


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Sociological Analysis of Culture

Functionalist

Culture helps people meet

biological, instrumental and

expressive needs.

Conflict

Ideas can be used by the ruling

class to affect members of otherclasses.


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Sociological Analysis of Culture

Symbolic

Interactionist

People create, maintain, and modify

culture during their everyday

activities.

Postmodern Culture is based on simulation ofreality rather than reality itself.


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Introduction

Culture of Pakistan

Sub-culture of Pakistan


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History of Pakistan

Emergence of the Nation

National Identity

Ethnic Relations


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Facts of Pakistan

Location:

Southern Asia, bordering Afghanistan 2,430 km, China

523 km, India 2,912 km, Iran 909 km

Capital:

Islamabad

Population:

159,196,336 (July 2004 est.)


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Facts of Pakistan

Ethnic Make-up:

Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashtun (Pathan), Baloch, Muhajir

(immigrants from India at the time of partition and

their descendants)

Religions:

Muslim 97% (Sunni 77%, Shi'a 20%), Christian, Hindu,

and other (inc. Sikh) 3%


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National Events

Pakistan Day.

May Day.

Independence day. Defence Day .

Airforce Day .

Death Anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam. Birthday of Allama Mohammad Iqbal.

Christmas and Birthday of Quaid-e-Azam.


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Values and Beliefs

The majority of Pakistan's population are

Muslims and they follow the Islamic religion

Islamic values can be divided in three groups

1) Necessities

2) Convenience

3) Refinements


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ISLAMIC NORMS

Islam has paid great attention to norms, which

can protect basic values.

1. Self Interest vs Self-sacrifice

2. Extravagance vs Frugality

3. Greed vs Contentment

4. Generalizing a Crime vs Personality in Criminal Law

5. Peace and Forgiveness


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Folk Festivals

Mela Chiraghan

Horse & Cattle Show

Lok mela.

BASANT.


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Art and Craft

Islam prohibited from pictorial art, therefore asbeing a Muslim country emphasis in Pakistan is

laid on non pictorial form of Art like calligraphy,

floral and geometrical design. People living in different areas of Pakistan make

different articles from the raw materiel

available in their areas. For example Sindh is famous for Ajrak,

embroidery glass work and kashi work and.

beautiful decoration pieces made of Sea


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Poetry and Literature

Poetry is the most important form of literature

in Pakistan. One of the most known exponent

of Urdu poetry is Mirza Ghalib. He has written

various poems in Urdu and Persian. His poems

are still read and loved by Urdu and Hindi

speaking people around the globe.


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Pakistan literature

The literature of Pakistan is a distinct literaturethat gradually came to be defined after Pakistan

gained nationhood status in 1947, emerging out

of literary traditions of the Indian subcontinent. The shared tradition of Urdu literature and

English literature of British India was inherited by

the new state. Over a period a body of literatureunique to Pakistan has emerged in nearly all

major Pakistani languages, including Urdu,

English Punjabi, Balochi, Pushto and Sindhi


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Language of Pakistani Culture

National Language

Urdu, English

Provincial Language

Punjaki, Sindhi, Pushto, Balochi, Brahvi, Saraiki,

and Hindko


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Food of Pakistani Culture

Food Pakistan is rich in its flavor and taste. Some

of the most delicious Mughal dishes forms the

core of Food Pakistan.

Pakistani Cuisine is very spicy and has been

greatly influenced by the afghan, Iranian and

Turkish cooking style.


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Dress

Dress in a Muslim society like Pakistan is

designed and intended to cover human body,

as nudity is prohibited in Islam.

So, people of Pakistan prefer to wear simple

dresses according to their climate.


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Family Life

Male oriented with strong sense of family

bond, generally preference is given to boys

over girls.

Marriage Considered as a social andemotional bond between two individuals and

families.

Arrange marriages are preferred.


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Customs and Traditions of

Pakistan

Marriages

Food and Eating Habits

Rest and Recreation:

Music and Dance


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Recreation & Sports

Main games and sports are played in Pakistan,

which include Wrestling, Hockey, Football,

Squash, badminton, Athletes, cricket and

Kabbadi.


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Mix Culture

Pakistani culture can be called as "Mixed Culture".Although the majority of people in Pakistan areMuslims by birth and faith,

There is a strong influence of Hindu culture on thepresent Pakistani culture. The shadows of thisinfluence are quite visible on the marriage ceremoniesand festivals like "Basant". 100 years of British Rule leftdeep mark of English culture in Indo-Pak Subcontinent.

Due to advance development in media the wholeworld is turned into a global village leaving strongimpact on Pakistani culture as well.

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