Although culture is defined as the totality of customary beliefs, social forms, attitudes, behavior patterns, values, goals, and practices socially transmitted and shared by a group of people, it is also a term that implies deeper meaning. She attempted to inculcate what she perceived as the American culture into her daughter with the hopes that she became successful, but despite repeated attempts to transmit her personal goals and attitudes into her daughter’s character, it became obvious that it was a fruitless effort.  For example, if your family has a high appreciation for culture.