Cultural Change and Continuity

Definition: Adaptation refers to the process by which individuals modify their behavior or belief...

Definition Assimilation is a process through which individuals or groups adopt the cultural norms...

Definition Cultural lag refers to the delay in societal adjustments when technological advancemen...

Definition Cultural universals are fundamental traits or practices that are common to all human s...

Definition Culture shock refers to the feeling of disorientation or confusion that occurs when so...

Definition Diffusion, as a mechanism for cultural change, refers to the process by which cultural...

Definition Innovation is a mechanism for cultural change that involves introducing new ideas, pra...

Definition Material culture refers to the physical objects, artifacts, and built environments cre...

Definition Nonmaterial culture refers to the intangible aspects of a society that include shared ...

Definition Pluralism in sociology refers to a social system or society characterized by diversity...