Culture encompasses the values, beliefs, ceremonies, ways of life, norms, symbols, and material goods characteristic of a given group or society. Like the concept of society, the notion of culture is very widely used in sociology, as well as in other social sciences, particularly anthropology. Culture is one of the most distinctive properties of human social association, differentiating human societies from animal societies in its complexity and transmission through learning rather than solely through instinct. It includes everything that is learned and shared by the members of a society, shaping their behaviour and their understanding of the world. Culture can be broadly divided into material culture, which includes tangible objects created by a society (such as tools, technology, clothing, and art), and nonmaterial culture, which includes intangible aspects such as ideas, values, beliefs, norms, language, and social institutions. Culture provides a framework for social interaction, defines what is considered acceptable and unacceptable behaviour, and gives meaning to people's lives. It is dynamic and constantly evolving through processes of innovation, diffusion, and adaptation.