Cultural Lag And Its Impact On Society
Change in society is indispensable along with alteration of society social revamping cultural revamping also occur in society in materialistic and non materialistic culture.. Cultural lag delineate that when the credo that control and regularize social life do not keep balance with other changes. The elevation in mechanization and in other areas skillfully proffer old standard /values and societal norms antiquated which t is the primary reason to ethical squabble and catastrophes.
The term cultural lag means the situation in which applied science advancement transpire swiftly in comparison the changes in the directive and norms of culture this go by the side of progress or changes .or in other words we can say that it means that change in materialistic culture occur quick than non materialistic culture.as we all know that custom ,traditions ,mores takes time and there change happen but with low and weak speed . due to this gap and steady pace of cultural between materialistic & abstract culture social problems emerge in society.
We observe in society that technology introduced grumpy without caring for its effects and upshot culture is slow and stable .cultural lag occurs whenever there is an imblance between various segment of culture due to this a big gap is created betwixt non-material &material culture. it shows that only there is change or growth in only one aspect of culture then this problem pop its head. It will create a gap or lag .It manifest that culture lay hold of to reach with nibble technological contrivance. And because of this Cultural lag create virtuous & moral Complications. On other hand it weaken harmony of society .
Contemporary society is full many examples of cultural lag the growth in medical sci on one hand increased the life period by providing many good medicines ,machinery on other hand many people in society are not ready to accept this. They believe that this science is curse for them they relate it with ethics.
Test tube baby IVF, Stem cell treatment for various fatal diseases generated a antagonism. A large number of people not ready to accept this new medical approach. It created conflict between medical furtherance, the law, and virtuous and devout beliefs
Conclusion
Culture changes slowly in comparison to science development and this cause tremendous problem and a slit or aperture can be seen in society. Due to this society don’t progress with a rapid speed . This problem can be resolved &gap can be filled by spreading education, enlightenment of mind , media & by very constructive govt. policies.
Name of the Author: Dr Richa Srivastava
Designation: Assistant Professor
Department: Law Department
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