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Cultural Diffusion – The spread of cultural traits from one society to another.

Assimilation – The process by which individuals or groups adopt the culture of another group, often losing their original identity.

Acculturation – The exchange and adoption of cultural traits between groups through direct contact.

Enculturation – The process by which individuals acquire the cultural norms and values of their society from infancy.

Socialization – The process by which individuals learn and internalize their culture.

Cultural Lag – The phenomenon in which cultural elements change at different rates, leading to social disruptions.

Counterculture – A group that rejects and opposes significant elements of the dominant culture.

Subculture – A group within a society that has distinct norms, values, and lifestyle different from the dominant culture.

Cultural Universals – Elements of culture that exist in every society, such as family structures, language, and religious practices.

Social Institutions – Structures and mechanisms of social order that govern the behavior of individuals within a society (e.g., family, education, religion).