What is a example of a cultural pattern?

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Quick Answer
A cultural pattern develops through a society's perception, interpretation, response and
expression to its surrounding environment. In some cultures, sexual activity between a
man and his intended wife's sister is permissible in preparation for upcoming nuptials.
Cultural patterns are examples of adaptive behavior.
Full Answer

Ashish Agarwal wrote an essay on cultural patterns that explores a cultural system in India
that consists of faith based on the spiritual inspiration of Mahatma Gandhi, a joint family
caste system and the characteristics of the country. Cultural traits are units of understanding
or learned behavior often passed from generation to generation and differentiate one group of
people from another. For instance, the significance of offering water to the sun in the Hindu
culture has no meaning in a western culture.
Clark Wissler, an American anthropologist, specifically interested in the American Indian
culture, suggested that certain cultural traits form patterns. These traits include language,
materials such as food, dress, utensils and weapons, science, religion, ecosystems, property,
art, government and war.
Shaking hands, tipping hats, white clothing at weddings, walking barefoot, growing a beard,
touching feet, kissing cheeks in greeting, drinking water on idols or eating from brass bowls
are additional examples of cultural traits that became part of cultural patterns.