Give an example of cultural lag

What will be an ideal response?


Cultural lag would be any example in which one aspect of a culture changes faster than other aspects. Examples might be the ethics of reproductive technology or cell phone etiquette.

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The fact that there are no sharp dividing lines specifying the physical boundaries that distinguish one race from another suggests that race is

a. a biological fact. c. an illusion. b. inherited. d. of no social consequence.

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Which of the following illustrates a biomedical stereotype of older adults?

a. neglected b. slow-thinking c. afraid d. sad

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Which of the following has become increasingly important in terms of its influence on socialization?

A. The family B. The mass media C. Peer groups D. Education

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In which type of authority pattern are the adult members of the family regarded as equals?

A. Egalitarian B. Bilateral C. Homogamous D. Neolocal

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