Heritage
- The objects and qualities that are passed down from generation to generation.
- Digital technologies influence how these traditions are expressed, preserved, and shared, offering both opportunities and challenges.
Definition
Rite of Passage
A custom, challenge, and/or tradition where an individual moves from one culture to another.
Customs and Celebrations
- Traditional ways of behaving or doing things.
- Important events and milestones that are honored and observed within a culture.
- These cultural norms are extremely important for the preservation of a culture.
- Customs and celebrations are a strong factor in forming a cultural identity of an individual.
- How do digital tools help preserve cultural heritage?
- What are the challenges of relying on digital technology for cultural preservation?
- Can digital rites of passage replace traditional ceremonies? Why or why not?
- How do digital tools shape our understanding of cultural heritage?
- Can digital rites of passage hold the same significance as traditional ones?
- How do cultural values influence the adoption of digital technology?
Subcultures
Definition
Subculture
A smaller cultural group that exists within a larger culture, often with distinct beliefs, values, or interests that set it apart from the dominant culture.
- Subcultures are smaller cultural groups that exist within a larger culture.
- They often have distinct beliefs or interests that set them apart from the dominant culture.
- Digital systems provide opportunities for these subcultures to connect in virtual and physical spaces.
Youth Cultures
The culture and social norms of teenagers and young adults.
- The internet offers a space for unique and multi-layered identities.
- Young people can connect with communities that share their interests, challenges, or family structures.
- The apps and platforms used by youth often differ from those of adults, and they change rapidly.
How do subcultures challenge the dominant culture? To what extent are subcultures an important part of dominant cultures?
Self review- Can you identify a subculture you belong to?
- How has digital technology helped you connect with others in that subculture?
