Categories of cultures
We all belong to many different cultures — you might be surprised by how many if you consider categories within cultures.
So before going any further think about how many cultures you are a member of — cultures you can participate in, and be seen by others as an active member.
A few examples of categories and sub-categories are listed below — often cultures are so big that they have many cultures within a type.
Religion
Buddhism: Tibetan, Theravada, Mahayana
Christianity: Orthodox, Lutheran, Catholic plus more
Islam: Sunni, Shi’a, Sufi and others
Judaism: Orthodox, Conservative, Reform and more
Hinduism: Shaktism, Shaivism and others
Race/Ethnicity
Pākehā: Scots, English, French, Irish and others
Māori: Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Tahu, Tūhoe and more
Tongan
Filipino
Chinese
Nationality
New Zealand
United States
Samoa
Australia
Canada
Gender
Male
Female
Transgender
Sexual Orientation
Heterosexual
Homosexual
Bisexual
Interest Groups
Political parties
Gangs
Clubs
Corporations
Sports