Michele Gelfand on Tight and Loose Cultures
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Cultural Tightness and Looseness Influence
Exploration of how perceived threats shape tight and loose cultures, examining the impact on behavior rules, gender roles, and societal power dynamics. The chapter delves into the connection between threat reduction, mobility, and cultural norms, highlighting the role of post-Christian societies and ecological factors. Discussions on scapegoating, facial stigmas experiment, and the complexities of cross-cultural research dimensions add depth to understanding cultural dynamics.
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