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CONTINUITE CULTURELLE [1 record]

Record 1 2024-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology
  • Anthropology
  • Indigenous Peoples
CONT

Cultural continuity is the ability to preserve the historical traditions of a culture and carry them forward with that culture into the future, and it is closely linked to the concept of cultural identity ... Cultural identity has a major influence on our confidence and self-esteem. However, because of years of colonization and assimilation there is a disconnect from the cultural values and traditions espoused in Indigenous communities ... Cultural disconnection and lack of cultural continuity creates a loss of confidence at the individual level in understanding how to live life and make decisions ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie
  • Anthropologie
  • Peuples Autochtones

Spanish

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