Technology changes rapidly, as shown by cell phones, text messaging, and instant messaging. However, norms governing appropriate behavior have not yet caught up to these changes. This delay is referred to as

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Culture lag refers to the period of adjustment when the non-material culture is struggling to adapt to new conditions of the material culture, such as technology changes. This concept explains how societal norms and behaviors lag behind technological innovations.

Technology Changes Rapidly, as Shown by Cell Phones, Text Messaging