Question

? How can culture be adaptive and/or
maladaptive?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Culture can also be adaptive and maladaptive. This means that humans have biological and cultural ways of adapting to their environment. However, some groups find it difficult to adapt to certain culture making it maladaptive. A hominid is any human, chimp, or gorilla in fossil or living form.

Answer 2

A culture is said to be adaptive if it is adaptable and can change in response to the environment and the changing requirements of its constituents. A maladaptive culture on the other hand is rigid and inflexible, opposing change and failing to adapt to its members changing needs and the environment.

• A culture that is adaptable promotes creativity and innovation and is receptive to fresh viewpoints. It upholds diversity, encourages inclusivity and promotes social unity. A culture that is adaptable encourages both individual and group development and empowering its members to take advantage of the opportunities and challenges presented by a changing environment.
• Intolerant of diversity, a lack of creativity and a tendency to hold to outdated customs and beliefs can all be signs of a maladaptive culture. This kind of culture can hinder development, restrict personal development and inhibit the growth of the community as a whole.

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