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Culture The Iceberg Model

Culture is often compared to an iceberg, where observable behaviors and artifacts that people see above the surface are only a small part of the whole culture. Below the surface are deeper cultural values, traditions, norms, and beliefs that are not as visible but have a strong influence. To understand a culture, one needs to examine both the visible and invisible parts of the cultural iceberg.

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Culture The Iceberg Model

Culture is often compared to an iceberg, where observable behaviors and artifacts that people see above the surface are only a small part of the whole culture. Below the surface are deeper cultural values, traditions, norms, and beliefs that are not as visible but have a strong influence. To understand a culture, one needs to examine both the visible and invisible parts of the cultural iceberg.

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Culture the Iceberg model

From http://www.hrsa.gov/culturalcompetence/curriculumguide/AppendixA.htm
Website of US Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources
and Administration)

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