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Every individual is brought up within a community that is cohesive to some degree.
These communities abide by acceptable social codes and standards that govern their relations.
These acceptable social codes are primarily known as cultures. A culture is a unique identity and
dictates the social organization of a community. Culture guides the lifestyle of the members of a
community from birth to death. In loose terms, it can be termed as the guideline to a
community's well-being. Different behaviors, events, and interactions are governed by culture, as
some may be viewed as acceptable or taboo (Bond, 1996). Every individual imbues unique
characteristics that may create conflict with others if there was a blank cheque to express
themselves freely. Culture comes in to conform the individual attributes to standard practice.
That is where culture creates conformity in society.
The culture ascribed by an individual constantly guides romantic relationships and
interpersonal attraction. Many cultures are accustomed to conventional relationships involving
the male and female genders. Contemporary romantic relationships like those under the LGTBQ
do not have recognition and acceptance in such communities. Therefore, you will find that many
members in such communities find themselves conforming to the culture that demands
acceptable relationships in that community (Dion, 1996). There is fear of humiliation and
ostracization when an individual goes contrary to the customs of that community. Group
processes significantly build the robustness of culture. Many activities are taken up by groups in
a society aimed at achieving the best outcome for the community. There is less consideration for
individual interests. Culture is essential in maintaining the social fabric of a society and its
cohesion. It focuses more on the preservation of the community as opposed to individualism.
