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Enculturation vs Inculcate - What's the difference?

enculturation | inculcate |

As a noun enculturation

is the process by which an individual adopts the behaviour patterns of the culture in which he or she is immersed.

As a verb inculcate is

to teach by repeated instruction.

enculturation

English

(wikipedia enculturation)

Noun

  • the process by which an individual adopts the behaviour patterns of the culture in which he or she is immersed

    • Related terms

    * enculturate * enculture

    Usage notes

    Some social scientists reverse the meanings of enculturation and acculturation. Primary socialization is sometimes called enculturation, while secondary socialization is sometimes called acculturation.

    inculcate

    English

    Verb

    (inculcat)
  • To teach by repeated instruction.
  • To induce understanding or a particular sentiment in a person or persons.

    • Quotations

    {{timeline, 1900s=}} * 1932': Wordless conditioning ... cannot '''inculcate the more complex courses of behaviour. — ''Brave New World , Aldous Huxley * 1943': The right defense against false sentiments is to '''inculcate just sentiments. — ''The Abolition of Man , C. S. Lewis