culture   Modern urban societies
33 commonsense assertions
Concepts (33) • shelter (1) • family structure (1) • child-rearing practices (1) • fire (1) • sacred sites (1) • clothing (1) • community rituals (1) • oral traditions (1) • respect for elders (1) • communal living (1) • aging (1) • honor (1) • knowledge transfer (1) • ownership (1) • tribal tattooing (1) • age hierarchy (1) • amulets (1) • celestial events (1) • ceremonial site (1) • co-sleeping (1) community elders (1) • continuous religious worship (1) • geometric constructions (1) • hierarchy (1) • high-speed internet (1) • materialism (1) • missing teeth (1) • music (1) • religious practices (1) • spear (1) • stone tools (1) • tattoos and body piercings (1) • tool use (1) • more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 shelter modern urban societies Urban societies primarily live in modern houses or apartments with access to amenities. 21
2 family structure modern urban societies In modern urban societies, nuclear family households are prevalent, with an emphasis on individual responsibilities and separate living spaces. 7
3 child-rearing practices modern urban societies Child-rearing in modern urban societies emphasizes formal education, individual achievement, and parental responsibility. 6
4 fire modern urban societies In modern urban societies, fire is mainly used for cooking, heating, and recreation. 6
5 sacred sites modern urban societies Sacred sites in modern urban societies are often historical landmarks with less spiritual significance. 5
6 clothing modern urban societies Clothing in modern urban societies is diverse in style and material, often influenced by fashion trends. 4
7 community rituals modern urban societies Modern urban societies use community rituals to foster social connections and bonding among individuals. 4
8 oral traditions modern urban societies In modern urban societies, written and digital media are the primary means of preserving and transmitting information, overshadowing oral traditions. 4
9 respect for elders modern urban societies Respect for elders in modern urban societies is based on knowledge and professional achievements, but their influence may be lesser. 4
10 communal living modern urban societies Modern urban societies struggle with communal living due to the emphasis on individualism. 3
11 aging modern urban societies Elders in modern urban societies are often placed in retirement homes because they are considered less productive. 2
12 honor Modern urban societies In modern urban societies, individual achievement and integrity take precedence over traditional honor codes. 2
13 knowledge transfer Modern urban societies In modern urban societies, formal education and written documentation are essential for knowledge acquisition and transfer. 2
14 ownership Modern urban societies Ownership in modern urban societies is considered a reflection of status, self-expression, and material success. 2
15 tribal tattooing modern urban societies Tribal tattoos are considered trendy aesthetic choices in modern urban societies. 2
16 age hierarchy Modern urban societies In modern urban societies, age may have less influence on decision-making, with more value placed on contemporary skills and knowledge. 1
17 amulets Modern urban societies Amulets are viewed as trendy or fashionable accessories in modern urban societies. 1
18 celestial events Modern urban societies Modern urban societies celebrate celestial events through scientific observation and exploration. 1
19 ceremonial site Modern urban societies Ceremonial sites in modern urban societies are often preserved as historical landmarks or tourist attractions, rather than used for their original ceremonial purposes. 1
20 co-sleeping Modern urban societies In modern urban societies, co-sleeping is often discouraged due to concerns about hindering the development of individual sleep habits and independence. 1
21 community elders Modern urban societies Respect for community elders is present in modern urban societies, but their influence on decision-making and conflict resolution is diminished. 1
22 continuous religious worship Modern urban societies In modern urban societies, continuous religious worship is considered outdated and impractical, and is not commonly practiced. 1
23 geometric constructions Modern urban societies Geometric constructions have less relevance in everyday life and problem-solving in modern urban societies. 1
24 hierarchy Modern urban societies Modern urban societies often base their hierarchies on professional titles, education, and wealth. 1
25 high-speed internet Modern urban societies High-speed internet is expected and widely available in modern urban societies. 1
26 materialism Modern urban societies Materialism is often linked to the quest for status through material possessions in modern urban societies. 1
27 missing teeth Modern urban societies In modern urban societies, missing teeth are often associated with limited access to dental care and cosmetic standards. 1
28 music Modern urban societies Modern urban societies are influenced by a variety of musical genres from around the world. 1
29 religious practices Modern urban societies Religious practices in modern urban societies are more diverse and less tied to agricultural cycles, encompassing a wider range of spiritual beliefs and practices. 1
30 spear Modern urban societies The spear is primarily viewed as a historical artifact and holds ceremonial significance in some modern urban societies. 1
31 stone tools Modern urban societies Stone tools are primarily linked to archaeology and have limited practical use in modern urban societies. 1
32 tattoos and body piercings Modern urban societies Tattoos and body piercings are widely accepted in modern urban societies as a form of self-expression. 1
33 tool use Modern urban societies In modern urban societies, tool use is often mechanized or automated for efficiency and productivity. 1