Every human being is unique due to genetic diversity and also their culture. Culture does not necessarily define a person, but it influences his beliefs and values. Culture can be defined as shared patterns of behaviors, ways of thinking, and interactions learned through socialization. Your genetic makeup will most likely not change unless you are somehow introduced to radioactive substances. Culture, however, because it is learned, can vary and can change over time. When analyzing culture, people tend to focus on certain aspects such as religion, music, language, diet and education. Culture seems to have a definitive and infinite meaning. This means that while culture may focus on certain aspects of life, it is not limited to a particular definition. Culture may vary. My definition of culture is that it is learned behavior due to family history, environment, and social interaction. Culture can be defined by one's family history. Without a doubt, the way a person is raised has a huge impact on his or her life. Parents teach their children how to be a good person based on their beliefs. If a parent grew up from a poor background, then that parent can instill the importance of education and hard work. If a parent grew up overweight, it may instill in them the importance of eating healthy and exercising. In other words, the next generation is learning role models to improve themselves as a whole. The environment is also part of culture. Where one grows up can have many influences on what they think and how they behave. If a person lives in the mountains, their perception of the cold will be different from that of a person who lives on the beach. Also because...... middle of paper ......music from the Internet. Music can be performed for entertainment, act as a stress reliever, and improve academic behavior. Cultural texts can come in many forms such as: music, books, art, film and dance. Cultural texts can be interpreted in different meanings. This is why people who share a common cultural text can have different views of the world and how they live their lives. Works Cited Goldstein, Leon J. “American Anthropologist, New Series, vol. 59, no. 6” (1957): 1075-1081. Network. March 3, 2014.Iriye, Akira. "The Journal of American History, Vol. 77, No. 1” (1990): 99-107. Network. February 25, 2014. Lihe Dong, Guiren Yuan. “Frontiers of Philosophy in China, Vol. 1, No. 2” (2006): 237-244. March 3, 2014. MacDonald, George F. “The Journal of Museum Education, vol. 16, no. 1” Current Issues in Museum Learning (1991): 9-12. February 25th. 2014.