Definition of Culture
"Behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions and all other products of human work or thoughts in a population or community."
From Webster’s II New College Dictionary, 2001, New York: Houghton Mifflin Co.
Clarifying what culture is and what part it plays in a person’s life is an important starting point in working with vulnerable adults. The following overview of cultural differences is important to keep in mind while working with adults. It will serve as a foundation for later learning about culture and cultural differences.