Akademisk IELTS (Band 8 och Ovan) - Kultur och bruk

generally accepted rules or principles, especially those that are considered as fundamental in a field of art or philosophy

kanon, norm

the dominance or control exercised by one group, entity, or state over others, especially in the realms of politics, culture, or ideology

hegemonisk, dominans

the origin or lineage of a person in terms of family, nationality, or ancestry

ursprung, linje

the belief in and advocacy for the equal rights, opportunities, and treatment of all individuals, regardless of their gender, race, social class, or other distinguishing characteristics

egalitarism

the customs and values of a society that characterize it

sedvänjor, normer

a set of principles underlying and guiding the work of a particular artistic movement or style

estetik, estetism

the tendency to evaluate and judge other cultures or groups based on the standards and values of one's own, often resulting in a belief in the superiority of one's own culture or group

etnocentrism

the dispersion or scattering of a community or ethnic group from their ancestral or original homeland

diaspora, spridning

the in-depth study of people and cultures through direct observation and interaction

etnografi, etnografisk studie

the process of cultural exchange and adaptation when individuals or groups from different cultures come into contact, leading to changes in their respective cultural patterns

akkulturation, kulturell assimilering

a social and cultural movement that emerges in opposition to prevailing mainstream norms, values, and practices

konkultur, motkultur

a natural object, often an animal or plant, that is considered sacred and serves as a symbol or emblem for a particular group, clan, or family

totem, heligt objekt

a distinctive style, behavior, or way of doing things that is characteristic of a particular individual, group, or period

manierism, särdrag

the adherence to established customs, practices, or standards that are widely accepted within a particular society, culture, or group

konventionalitet, konformitet

a formal statement of beliefs or principles, often religious or philosophical in nature

credo, bekännelse

a guiding principle, intended to provide moral guidance or a basis for behavior

förordning, princip

the elaborate display or ceremonial spectacle associated with public events, celebrations, or formal occasions

ceremoni, fyrverkeri

the belief in spirits residing within natural elements, objects, and living beings

animism, animism (tro på andar)