Why Are There Different Cultures?

Place Names Inverness County Cape Breton Island Chéticamp

When people think of Inverness County they often think of two very different cultures—Gaelic and Acadian. Both the Scottish settlers and the Acadian settlers were able to keep their cultures strong for a very long time. This was because they lived in rural communities that were far away from other people. This was especially true before there was television.

When we talk about culture, we mean how we live and the things we learn from others around us. Things like our history, religion, clothing, music, beliefs and language are all part of our culture. Many tourists come to enjoy Cape Breton Island’s culture.

Where Culture Comes From

But where do cultures come from? Why are there different cultures? Cultures are shaped by things such as where we live, our history and how we make a living. For example, cowboys who work outdoors on an open range have lives that are different than people who live in a sandy desert or who live in a large city.