Ogburn's "cultural lag" theory proposed that nonmaterial culture is constantly in the process of catching up with changes in material culture and that this produces changes in the society.

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Ogburn's theory of cultural lag suggests that there is often a delay (lag) in the adaptation of nonmaterial culture (values, beliefs, and norms) to changes in material culture (technology, inventions, physical objects), which can lead to social problems and adjustments as society works to catch up with technological advancements.

Ogburn's "Cultural Lag" Theory Proposed That Nonmaterial Culture Is Constantly