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Changing Culture

Definition

Changing culture refers to shifts in societal norms, values, beliefs or practices over time. These changes can be driven by various factors such as technological advancements, political movements or demographic shifts.

Analogy

Imagine changing culture like updating your phone's software - it's still fundamentally the same device but with new features that reflect current trends or needs.

Related terms

Cultural Revolution: A sociopolitical movement in China from 1966 until 1976 launched by Mao Zedong to preserve 'true' Communist ideology by purging remnants of capitalist and traditional elements from Chinese society.

Modernism: A philosophical movement that arose from wide-scale transformations in Western society during late-19th century to early-20th century. It is associated with a break from traditional forms of art, architecture, literature, religious faith, and social organization.

Postmodernism: A late-20th century movement characterized by broad skepticism, subjectivism or relativism; a general suspicion of reason; and an acute sensitivity to the role of ideology in asserting and maintaining political power.