Do We Need a Concept of Culture?
- 1 June 1984
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology
- Vol. 15 (2) , 139-151
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0022002184015002003
Abstract
Rohner's analysis of the concept of culture is critically examined, considering in particular the distinction drawn between culture and social system. His view is contrasted with that of Segall, who regards the concept of "culture" as redundant for cross-cultural psychology. It is argued that neither of these positions is adequate, and suggestions are made for ways out of the dilemma.Keywords
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