Kulturilises
Kulturilises is a term used in cultural studies to describe a process by which cultures influence and transform each other through exchange, adaptation, and hybridization, producing new cultural forms without implying a linear civilizing trajectory.
Etymology and scope: The term blends the word kultur, from various European languages meaning culture, with
The concept emphasizes reciprocity and contingency rather than superiority; it focuses on how ideas, practices, and
Scholars use kulturilises to discuss both tangible artifacts (food, music, dress) and intangible practices (rituals, languages).
Criticism: Some critics warn that kulturilises risks vagueness or ethnocentrism if not operationalized; others argue for
Examples: In urban cosmopolitan settings, culinary fusion and media mashups illustrate kulturilises; in digital culture, user-generated