culture change

modification of a community’s culture, whether gradually over time (see cultural drift) or more rapidly as the result of contact with other cultures (see acculturation; deculturation). Also called cultural change. See also social change.

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social stratification

the existence or emergence of separate classes or strata in a society. See caste; social class; socioeconomic status.