People who promote nudity are not tolerated in British society, as a result they are enforced with a negative, formal sanction by the state. Food also plays an important role in different cultures. The British culture is particularly recognised for its traditional ‘fish and chips’ and breakfast meals. One of the popular conventions of British society would include socialising at a pub, after work or in the evening. This social institution is known for its sale of alcoholic beverages which are also related to British culture.
Arguably the most important value within British culture would be the importance of education. In British culture education is regarded as ‘the key to success’, this concept has been hugely debated as many believe education has little relevance in succeeding in life and that ‘success’ in itself may be defined in many ways to different people. British society is heavily dependant on the education system, one of its most important socializing institutions. British culture is a supporter of equality, another feature subject to criticism.
British society grants the people of its culture many freedoms, these include freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom of movement and freedom of association. Britain is also the promoter of traditional events that include ‘Halloween’ and ‘bonfire night’ these are part of its culture, as they are celebrated annually by the majority of the population. The majority of Britain is of the Christianity faith and so Christmas is the major religious event, it is publicised by the mass media the most. Media is a hugely significant constituent in British culture.
It promotes celebrity trends through TV and Tabloid newspapers, this prompts individuals to change their cultural possessions and more importantly their cultural identities. The question of ‘does Britain have a culture? ‘ can arise as Britain is regarded as a multi-cultural and multi-faith society having said that, there is strong evidence that suggests that it is dominated by white, upper class males. COMMENTS AND FEEDBACK: Nuclear family? 2 parents and 2/3 kids Different approaches: Marxist, functionalist, civilisation, neo Marxist n feminist views?
