Cultural universal

A cultural universal (also called an anthropological universal or human universal), as discussed by Emile Durkheim, George Murdock, Claude Lévi-Strauss, Donald Brown and others, is an element, pattern, trait, or institution that is common to all human cultures worldwide. Taken together, the whole body of cultural universals is known as the human condition. Evolutionary psychologists hold that behaviors or traits that occur universally in all cultures are good candidates for evolutionary adaptations. Some anthropological and sociological theorists that take a cultural relativist perspective may deny the existence of cultural universals: the extent to which these universals are "cultural" in the narrow sense, or in fact biologically inherited behavior is an issue of "nature versus nurture".

In his book Human Universals (1991), Donald Brown defines human universals as comprising "those features of culture, society, language, behavior, and psyche for which there are no known exception", providing a list of 67 items.

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Youth shine as University Sports Olympiad kicks off in Islamabad

Urdu Point 20 Nov 2024
This blend of sports and culture is what makes Pakistan unique," remarked Shahbaz Ahmad, a university student in attendance.</p><p>As the cheers and chants echo across the Pakistan Sports Complex over the next few days, the Olympiad is expected to leave a lasting legacy....
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China Focus: Global scholars gather to discuss human rights in ancient Chinese classics

China.dot.org 20 Nov 2024
"Culture keeps people alive, inspired and having a sense of history ... Confucius said we should use culture to achieve peace, and use it for peace, not war," Giuseppina Merchionne, professor of Chinese language and culture of the University of Milan, said in fluent Mandarin....
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Global scholars gather to discuss human rights in ancient Chinese classics

People Daily 20 Nov 2024
"Culture keeps people alive, inspired and having a sense of history ... Confucius said we should use culture to achieve peace, and use it for peace, not war," Giuseppina Merchionne, professor of Chinese language and culture of the University of Milan, said in fluent Mandarin....
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Survey seeks ideas for area arts growth

Fort Madison Daily Democrat 20 Nov 2024
An effort to strengthen the area’s arts and culture is underway. A team of University of Iowa graduate students are creating an arts and culture plan in partnership with the cities of Burlington and West Burlington and the U of I’s Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities ... • Highlight the unique cultural assets of the communities....
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Des Moines University expands international partnerships for student rotations

Atlantic News Telegraph 20 Nov 2024
Des Moines University students will have the chance to complete rotations in Italy, Greece or Sri Lanka with new partnerships. (Photo courtesy of Des Moines University). Des Moines University has expanded its international offerings for students hoping to gain clinical experience and learn about health care in different cultures and contexts....
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Tackling Menace of Gender-based Discrimination, Sexual Harassment

This Day 20 Nov 2024
The menace has led a feminist organisation, Alliance for Africa (AFA), to engage some universities across the country in campaigns and sensitisation aimed at tackling the menace. Blessing Ibunge writes that the group had an advocacy visit to the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State....
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Universal appeal of Korean literature

Korea Times 20 Nov 2024
Other prominent writers such as Chung Se-rang, Kim Ae-ran and Kim Soom have also been loved by translators and readers across the globe alike for their works tackling universal issues while maintaining a distinct cultural voice ... Their focus on the intimate and the personal reveals universal values, resonating deeply with readers across cultures....
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Contemporary Chinese Masterpieces in the National Museum

Hungary Today 20 Nov 2024
This is what the opening to the East is all about, starting from the economic side, but it also has visible results in the fields of culture, universities and innovation,” he said ... Several accompanying programs are planned to make Chinese culture even more tangible,....
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BingoPlus honors Chelsea Manalo, the first Miss Universe Asia

The Philadelphia Inquirer 20 Nov 2024
... Miss Universe beauty pageant ... Known for its inclusivity, Miss Universe Organization promotes and celebrates all cultures, backgrounds and religions....
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Việt Nam-UK Institute plans for an international university

Vietnam News 20 Nov 2024
Đà Nẵng University, which is one of the top 50 universities in ASEAN, and a key human resource centre for the central and Central Highlands regions, has developed 12 college-level education centres and trains 90,000 students in technology, engineering, science, economics, trade, ......
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Muskingum Valley Symphonic Winds opens season with French Impressions

Times Recorder - Zanesville 20 Nov 2024
Sunday, in the Brown Chapel at Muskingum University. The concert is a potpourri of music by French composers or inspired by French culture. Featured on the concert will be Angela Heck Mueller, Muskingum University instructor of flute, performing Camille Chaminade’s "Concertino for Flute."...
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Spine-chilling screams of sacrifice rituals linked to Aztec ‘death whistle’ sound

Interesting Engineering 20 Nov 2024
The University of Zurich researchers have uncovered the secrets behind this terrifying sound ... “This is consistent with the tradition of many ancient cultures to capture natural sounds in musical instruments, and could explain the ritual dimension of the death whistle sound for mimicking mythological entities,” added Frühholz.&nbsp;....
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University of Warwick partners with local firm to deliver coaching programme

The Business Desk 20 Nov 2024
The University of Warwick has partnered with local company Notion in a five-year deal to deliver its STAR® Manager programme to all 2,500 leaders and managers at the university. The programme aims to create a coaching culture that boosts staff engagement, productivity and overall management effectiveness....

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