kultuurimõtestamises
Kultuurimõtestamises, which translates roughly to the interpretation or meaning-making of culture, refers to the process by which people and communities interpret cultural phenomena such as rituals, texts, traditions, artifacts and social practices. The term emphasizes how cultural meanings are produced, negotiated and contested within specific historical and social contexts.
The concept draws on hermeneutics, semiotics and cultural theory, and is used in cultural studies, anthropology,
In practice, kultuurimõtestamises encourages recognizing multiple readings of culture rather than seeking a single authoritative interpretation.
Challenges include avoiding ethnocentrism and essentialism, and preventing overgeneralization. Because cultural meanings are dynamic, interpretations can