The extent to which cultures have more or less strong standards for behaviour and sanctions for deviation from these standards is known as
A)cultural strength versus weakness.
B)cultural rigidity versus flexibility.
C)cultural tightness versus looseness.
D)cultural femininity versus masculinity.
E)cultural narrowness versus openness.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cultural tightness versus looseness refers to the degree to which cultures enforce norms and punish deviations from those norms. Tight cultures have strict norms and little tolerance for deviant behavior, while loose cultures have more relaxed norms and a higher tolerance for deviation.

The Extent to Which Cultures Have More or Less Strong