Local Cultures

Definition

Local cultures refer to unique customs, practices, beliefs, languages, arts, and values that are specific to a particular group or community. These cultural traits are often passed down through generations and contribute to the identity and diversity of a place.

Related terms

Cultural Relativism: The principle that all cultural beliefs should be understood in their own context without judging them based on one's own cultural standards.

Cultural Diffusion: The spread of cultural traits from one society or region to another through contact between individuals or groups.

Folk Culture vs. Popular Culture: Folk culture refers to traditional small-scale practices while popular culture refers to modern mass-produced cultural elements consumed by many people.