1. Values and Beliefs:
What people believe in and the values they hold dear end up affecting their culture. For instance, in India, and especially among the followers of Hinduism, sacrificing material belongings is an important part of their faith. They also believe that whatever is in their luck will come to them. In some Asian cultures, spirituality is superior to religion. This is why mental health is not treated the same way by some Asian Americans as they would treat other chronic diseases. Even high blood pressure is considered more serious than mental illness in some societies. Such beliefs that spirituality can health mental illnesses is something that affected the culture of various societies.
2. Social Norms:
In the United States, gender norms are not the same as they are in India. Even in Western Cultures, people can dress however they want. But Southeast Asian Americans cannot relate to such gender norms. The human body is considered sacred by such religious and ethnic groups. There are also certain social stigmas in such societies that limit the role of women. Gender differences are often the cause of such unequal treatment of women. Such norms end up affecting the culture of a whole country or community. But things are changing in the modern world where women are demanding their rights and refusing to accept injustice towards them.
3. Mass Media:
Mass media and all of its types also affect the lifestyle of a society. In the modern world, everyone has access to the internet. Popular culture not only entertains the masses but also introduces new ideas and concepts to them. Social media also influences the thinking of people greatly. Apps like Instagram and Facebook play a huge role in affecting the thinking of the young population. But mass media can be used to educate people. The effect of mass media on the beliefs of people can be both good or bad. It all depends on what it is trying to teach people. For instance, social media can be used to raise awareness about mental health. Social networks can also be to educate people about important issues like population growth, climate change, racial discrimination, substance abuse, and public health. A society can improve easily with the help of social media.
4. Economy:
The socioeconomic status of a population also affects their social behaviors. It isn’t to say that poor countries won’t be courteous. In fact, it is quite the opposite. Developing countries are often more welcoming to foreigners. They are also always ready to engage in social work. The socioeconomic status of people inspires them to focus on making the lives of others easier. In the Western world and North America, people’s focus is often on their work. But the world economy and per capita income also affect people’s spending habits. As a result, the spending habits of people in Germany will be different from the spending habits of Latin Americans. Even European Americans will spend their money differently than the natives of Los Angeles or San Francisco.