Question

why is culture often taken for granted and considered as being “natural” for members of the society in which it is practiced

Answer 1

In most societies, culture is a way of life. It is so ingrained in people that they rarely question their cultural beliefs or values. People take it for granted as it has become natural for them to believe what their older generations defined their cultures to be or the beliefs they established. We become aware of our culture and realize its effects only when are exposed to another culture. There comes the culture shock. Then, we start questioning why certain things are done differently in our culture and begin judging the beliefs we held until then. So members of a society usually practice the culture that is naturally rooted in them, thus taking it for granted.