Cultural lag is used to describe a situation in which the technological advancements occur faster than the change in the rules and norms of the culture.
Example: Not only the younger people but also some older people are using social media (most commonly facebook) as a media of communicating with their friends and relatives recently. Still some people thinks that social media users are lonely, distracted from others since those people couldn’t accept this technology yet.
I can't recall whether any cultural lag even exist in Bangladesh. FYI even beggars in Bangladesh use cellular phones.
I can't recall whether any cultural lag even exist in Bangladesh. FYI even beggars in Bangladesh use cellular phones.
Terry Shivo Cryogenics
some aspects of culture change more slowly than others
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Cultural Lag
The sociologist responsible for coining the term cultural lag was William F. Ogburn. He used this term to describe the phenomenon where technological advancements outpace changes in societal norms and values, leading to social problems and conflicts.
cultural lag
My life is jet lag so need some rest
Some synonyms for lag are interval, wait, delay, intermission, pause, halt, and slack
Cultural lag is a term used to describe the idea that a society is having issues in catching up with the current flow of the technological and scientific discoveries. This leads to ethics and moral arguments that tackle whether these advancements should be accepted.
Some difficulties of traveling abroad include language barriers, cultural differences, jet lag, navigating new environments, and dealing with unfamiliar currencies or technology. It can also be challenging to adapt to local customs and norms.
A wait and see lag is a delay in making some decision, while you wait to see if something will happen which will shed some light on the decision in question.