The hottest Cultural norms Substack posts right now

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Top U.S. Politics Topics

Snow day mailbag

Slow Boring • 3400 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education Enforcement Cultural norms Community Engagement Civil Rights

Snow days are more challenging for parents.
Dealing with school absenteeism requires a mix of enforcement and cultural push.
Reflecting on MLK Day includes acknowledging areas where MLK's approaches could have been different.

The case for bettering one's cultural competence

The Global Jigsaw • 117 implied HN points • 23 Oct 23

🎭️ Culture Cultural Diversity Cultural norms

Be aware of cultural differences to avoid miscommunication.
Question what is considered 'normal' in different cultures.
Promote open-mindedness and understanding of diverse viewpoints.

What is a Culture?

Outspoken with Dr Naomi Wolf • 5 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24

🌍 World Politics Cultural norms Cultural impact

Culture is a set of complex agreements among people united by national identity.
Cultures vary and need consensus and hard work to uphold.
Mass illegal migration can challenge and potentially disrupt the cultural norms and values of a nation.

My Thoughts on Japan

Integrity Talk • 66 implied HN points • 21 May 23

🌐 International Japan Gender inequality Population decline Cultural norms

Japan excels in education and has one of the highest life expectancies in the world.
Despite safety and low crime rates, Japan faces challenges with gender inequality and an aging population.
Efficiency and economic prosperity play key roles in Japan's success and may help overcome future demographic and financial challenges.

The WEIRDest Bullshit in the World

Everything Is Bullshit • 2 HN points • 30 May 23

🎭️ Culture Society Consumerism Cultural norms Ethics Philosophy

Living in WEIRD societies gives us better stuff like food, clothes, and entertainment.
Bullshit is a product, just like goods and services, and is abundant in various forms like psycho-bullshit and political bullshit.
Advanced forms of bullshit like pursuing happiness or self-actualization are unique to our WEIRD world.

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