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Differentiate between. Material culture and Nonmaterial culture - Sociology

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Differentiate between.

Material culture and Nonmaterial culture

Distinguish Between

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Sr No. Material Culture Non-Material Culture
i Material culture refers to the physical objects which are man-made. Non-material culture refers to non-physical ideas created by human beings.
ii Material culture is concrete and tangible in nature Non-material culture is abstract and intangible in nature.
iii It consists of manufactured objects like clothing, roads, jewellery, computers, airplanes, etc. It consists of norms, regulations, values, signs, symbols, knowledge, beliefs, etc.
iv The material aspect of culture changes very fast. Change in non-material culture is difficult and not readily accepted by society.
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Chapter 5: Culture - Exercise [Page 61]

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Balbharati Sociology [English] 11 Standard Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 5 Culture
Exercise | Q 3. (1) | Page 61
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