cultural determinism
[/ˈkʌltʃərəl dɪˈtɜːrmɪnɪzəm/]
noun
determinismo cultural
1. The philosophical or sociological theory that human behavior, beliefs, and values are primarily or entirely determined by cultural factors rather than biological or individual factors
Cultural determinism suggests that our personalities are shaped entirely by the society in which we are raised.
O determinismo cultural sugere que nossas personalidades são moldadas inteiramente pela sociedade em que somos criados.
2. The belief that culture is the primary force that determines social structures, institutions, and individual development
Critics of cultural determinism argue that it overlooks the role of human agency and biological factors.
Os críticos do determinismo cultural argumentam que ele negligencia o papel da agência humana e dos fatores biológicos.
This term is primarily used in academic discourse in both Brazil and the USA, particularly in anthropology, sociology, and cultural studies. It became prominent in 20th-century social science debates about the relative importance of culture versus biology in shaping human behavior. In Brazil, the concept relates to discussions about racial democracy and the role of culture in social stratification.
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