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ENCYCLOPEDIA

OF WORLD PROBLEMS

AND HUMAN POTENTIAL

  2. World problems
  3. Embarrassing cultural traditions

Embarrassing cultural traditions

  • Dated cultural dances
  • Misunderstood life traditions

Broader

Unadapted significance of cultural tradition
Presentable
Inter-cultural misunderstanding
Presentable
Continuing expectation of community decline
Yet to rate

Narrower

Harmful tattooing
Yet to rate
Aggressive display of affection
Yet to rate

Aggravates

Ill-considered pressure to eliminate nakedness in indigenous cultures
Presentable
Scarce options for involvement in cultural activities
Yet to rate
Inadequate facilities for youth
Yet to rate

Aggravated by

Modern disruption of traditional symbol systems
Presentable
Westernization of traditional modes of life in developing countries
Yet to rate

Strategy

Being concerned with dancing
Yet to rate

Value

Misunderstanding
Yet to rate
Life
Yet to rate
Embarrassment
Yet to rate

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health and Well-beingSustainable Development Goal #11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(G) Very specific problems
Subject
  • Culture » Culture
  • Life » Life
  • Psychology » Psychology
  • Recreation » Dancing
  • Recreation » Folk traditions
    • Content quality
    Yet to rate
     Yet to rate
    Language
    English
    Last update
    Nov 25, 2022