traditionsare
Traditionsare is a term used to describe the idea that traditions are active social forces shaping behavior, belief, and identity within communities. The term treats traditions as dynamic, continually performed, interpreted, and renegotiated across generations.
Etymology and usage: Traditionsare is a neologism that blends traditions with the linking idea of being, signaling
Concept and core features: Key aspects include normative power that sets expectations for conduct; transmission across
Examples and scope: Traditionsare can be used to analyze festival calendars, rites of passage, culinary practices,
Critique and discussion: Some scholars question the usefulness of the term, arguing it can overstate stability
See also: tradition, ritual, social memory, cultural continuity, rite of passage.