I was reminded of the term cultural capital when I was asked to define it for a conversation with a few colleagues in a crowded conference room.One of the first things I was told was that the word has been a bit nebulous for years, and that I could not define it.Then, I was given […]
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Why do some people think they can transmit cultural transmission of their cultures to others
A new study suggests that some people may have some ability to transmit cultural transmissions, but it’s not clear how or when.Key points:The study found that some cultures have strong cultural transmission, but not othersIt found that, although people in some cultures do transmit cultural beliefs, it’s still unclear how that is done and whether […]