Language and Culture in the Civilising Process

Authors

  • Asmah Omar Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia

Keywords:

Language, Culture, Civilising Process, Social, Rules

Abstract

The civilising process is simply one that makes life and behaviour more refined than its erstwhile state. This process pervades both the material and non-material culture. Throughout the history of mankind, it is this process that has transformed Man from cave dwellers to what they are today. Civilisation in itself may have a personal or a local interpretation. A person may consider someone else uncivilised, if this someone behaves in such a way that is unacceptable to her. Similarly, a particular community may have its own standards of refined behaviour which may not be similar to the ones accepted in another community.

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Published

2003-11-25

How to Cite

Omar, A. (2003). Language and Culture in the Civilising Process. Jurnal Peradaban Melayu, 1, 83–106. Retrieved from https://ojs.upsi.edu.my/index.php/JPM/article/view/3278