social disorganization, strain theory, and cultural deviance theory
adaptive discover
Disadvantages: -crowding-out effect -time-lag -deficit spending
Single site theory refers to a type of cultural growth. The most common cultural phenomenon that single site theory is applied to is the Neolithic Revolution. Archaeologists and anthropologists have argued that the Neolithic Revolution began at a single site.
Cultural difference theory and Social stratification "explains [the] minority student underachievement as a result of schools' failure to respond to the unique needs of a culturally diverse student population"( spradlin 2010)
Cultural difference theory and Social stratification "explains [the] minority student underachievement as a result of schools' failure to respond to the unique needs of a culturally diverse student population"( spradlin 2010)
Lewis Henry Morgan
Carl Sauer, an American geographer, is credited with developing the theory of the cultural landscape. He emphasized the role of human culture in shaping the physical environment and creating distinctive landscapes through activities like agriculture and architecture. Sauer's work helped to highlight the interconnectedness of human societies and their surroundings.
The macrosystem refers to the broad societal or cultural influences that shape an individual's development. These influences can include cultural norms, economic systems, political ideologies, and societal values that impact the individual's beliefs and behaviors.
Critics argue that Steward's cultural ecology theory oversimplifies complex social systems, ignores the role of power dynamics and agency in shaping human-environment interactions, and lacks attention to cultural diversity and historical context. Additionally, some scholars contend that the theory can be deterministic and reductionist in its approach.
labeling theory
The voyages of Christopher Columbus