ABSTRACT
Culture eludes most of us perhaps in part due to the complexity of the concept and the confusion with which it has been defined. There is lack of consensus about the meaning of culture yet it seems to permeate many aspects of our lives including personal tastes to manners, beliefs, values, world views, and actions. Traditionally, culture has been thought of as national identity however, the scope has broadened to include many aspects of social difference including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, social class, religion, and sexuality. Even though much of culture in terms of national identity is tangible and visual (e.g., food, clothing, housing, rituals, etc.), some aspects of culture may not necessarily be ‘seen’ – socioeconomic status, religion, and sexual orientation.
