Cultural change is primarily driven by social interactions and the exchange of ideas, beliefs, and practices between individuals and groups.

Language is a cultural universal, meaning it is found in all human societies and is essential for communication and social interaction.

Enculturation is the process by which individuals learn and internalize the values, beliefs, and practices of their culture.

Cultural diffusion is the process by which cultural traits are spread from one society to another through contact and interaction.

Acculturation is the process by which individuals adopt the cultural traits of another group while maintaining their own cultural identity.

Cultural relativism is the principle that cultural practices and beliefs should be understood and evaluated within their own cultural context, rather than being judged based on the values and beliefs of another culture.

Cultural adaptation is the process by which a culture changes in response to external influences, such as environmental changes, technological advancements, or contact with other cultures.

Cultural evolution is the process by which cultural traits change over time, resulting in the emergence of new cultural forms and practices.

Cultural erosion is the process by which cultural traits are lost or abandoned, often due to the influence of external factors such as globalization or modernization.

Cultural revitalization is the process by which a culture is revived or renewed, often in response to cultural erosion or decline.

Cultural fusion is the process by which cultural traits from different cultures are blended or merged together, resulting in the emergence of new cultural forms.

Cultural hegemony is the dominance of one culture over others, often through economic, political, or military power.

Oral tradition is the process by which cultural traits, such as stories, legends, and songs, are transmitted from one generation to the next through word of mouth.

A cultural artifact is a physical object that represents or embodies a particular culture or society.

Cultural diffusion is the process by which cultural traits are transmitted from one culture to another through contact and interaction.