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문화지체
A sociological phenomenon where non-material culture like values or laws fails to keep pace with material culture like technology. It is a key concept in social change studies.
Examples in context
급격한 기술 발전은 문화지체 현상을 야기한다
Rapid technological development causes the phenomenon of cultural lag
법 제도가 기술을 못 따라가는 문화지체가 심각하다
The cultural lag where the legal system cannot keep up with technology is serious
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