The concept of adaptation in cultural anthropology studies

Abstract

Cultural adaptation is a relatively new concept used to define the specific ability of humans and human societies to overcome changes in their natural and social environment through modifications to their culture The magnitude of cultural changes depends on the extent of habitat changes and can vary from minor modifications in living systems (productive activity procurement. and lifestyle characteristics of dwellings and settlements exchange systems clothing. etc.) to the main transformation of the entire cultural system including social ethnic. psychological and ideological spheres.