Cross-cultural Studies
Cross-cultural studies are a branch of research that compares and contrasts the behaviors, beliefs, values, and practices of different cultures. It is a specialization in…
Sociology
Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH)
An intangible cultural heritage (ICH) is a practice, representation, expression, knowledge, or skill recognized by UNESCO as part of a place’s cultural legacy. It refers…
Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous peoples are the first known occupants and descendants of a region, particularly one that has been colonized by a now-dominant group of settlers. The…
Rural Sociology – a field of sociology
Rural sociology is a branch of sociology that studies rural communities, their social structures, and the social processes that take place in these regions. It…
Cultural Resource Management (CRM)
Cultural resource management (CRM) is the profession and practice of managing heritage assets as well as other cultural resources such as contemporary art. It is…
Intercultural Relations – in social science studies
Intercultural relations are exchanges and relationships between people from various cultural backgrounds. It is a relatively young formal branch of social science studies that is…
Cultural Sensitivity
Cultural sensitivity, also known as cross-cultural sensitivity or cultural awareness, is the understanding, acceptance, and knowledge of various cultures and cultural identities. It refers to…
Indigenous Planning
Indigenous planning (or Indigenous community planning) is an ideological approach to regional planning in which planning is done by Indigenous peoples for Indigenous communities. It…
Transculturation – a cultural interchange and transformation
Transculturation is a concept coined in 1940 by Cuban anthropologist Fernando Ortiz to explain the process of civilizations mixing and converging. It is a term…
Intercultural Communication – how culture influences communication
Intercultural communication is the study of communication between cultures and social groupings, as well as how culture influences communication. It refers to the process of…
Enculturation
Enculturation is the process through which people learn about the dynamics of their environment and acquire values and standards that are appropriate or essential for…
Acculturation
Acculturation is a process of social, psychological, and cultural change that results from the integration of two cultures while adapting to the society’s dominant culture.…
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