Mr Pham
Illiteracy rates in the South were higher due to factors like the region's focus on agricultural work, lack of investment in education infrastructure, and historical challenges like slavery and post-Civil War economic struggles. The North, on the other hand, had more developed industry, better access to education, and a greater emphasis on literacy as a means of progress.
Employee behavior and attitudes are the most likely to lag behind when there is a culture change. People may resist new ways of working or behaving due to habits, beliefs, or fear of the unknown. Adapting these aspects to align with the new culture can take time and effort.
The average lag time of a river, which is the time it takes for rainfall to reach the river channel, can vary widely depending on factors such as the size of the watershed, the slope of the land, and the presence of vegetation. In general, the lag time can range from hours to several days.
William Fielding Ogburn introduced the concept of culture lag to sociology. He used this term to describe the idea that technological advancements often outpace societal and cultural norms, leading to a period of adjustment.
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.
Some reasons for the weak demographic transition in Pakistan include cultural and social norms that encourage large families, limited access to family planning services, lack of education and awareness about contraception methods, high infant mortality rates leading to a desire for more children, and socioeconomic factors such as poverty and lack of economic opportunities for women.
The south lagged behind the North in manufacturing because of the Civil War.
The South was more agricultural and didn't have as many people. Whilst the North was advancing and more industrialized. The North also had an extremely high population density.
They lagged in Education
A tide that lags behind
An event occuring at time t+k is said to lag behind event occurring at time t. Extent of lag is k.
To 'fall behind those advancing in front' (see 'straggle/straggler'); 'to develop at a retarded rate in comparison with the more advanced'. Thus the common usage 'to lag behind' is a wordy tautology one should avoid. Where else can you lag? In front? Above? To the side? Being implicit in the meaning, 'behind' is a useless appendage there only to remind the dull-witted of the meaning of 'lag'.
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"After downloading that game my computer started to lag." or "Come on speed up dont lag!"
If you lag it's either due to bad computer or bad connection. However, a lot of lag is due to the server, since the server has to connect all from North America to California.
When playing online, a person can lag for a few different reasons. Lag is when a players connection can't send the data fast enough, resulting in the in-game experience choppy and a little behind. If you experience lag, try not to stream Netflix, be on a Skype call, or upload a video.
As a noun :Décalagejet lag - décalage horaireAs a verbêtre en retardorêtre à la traîneTo lag behind in (verb -ing) - être à la traîne en matière de ( common noun)
lag behind one's fellow workers or companions in an activity