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Collective Memory

The shared pool of knowledge and information that groups of people collectively remember, influencing cultural identity.

Consumer Culture

The cultural and social dynamics of consumption, including how goods and services are perceived and valued.

Critical Theory

A theoretical framework that critiques society and culture by applying knowledge from the social sciences and the humanities.

Cultural Capital

The non-financial social assets that promote social mobility, such as education, intellect, style of speech, and dress.

Cultural Criticism

The analysis and evaluation of cultural texts and practices to understand their meaning and impact.

Cultural Exchange

The process through which different cultures share ideas, traditions, and customs, often leading to mutual enrichment or adaptation.

Cultural Identity

The sense of belonging to a particular culture, shaped by shared experiences, history, and values.

Cultural Relativism

The practice of evaluating a culture based on its own standards rather than judging it by the standards of another culture.

Cultural Studies

An interdisciplinary field that examines cultural phenomena in their social and political contexts.