Which term describes the phenomenon wherein cultural rules from the past linger on well after they are no longer viable in modern society?
A) Sexual taboo
B) Anomie
C) Cultural context
D) Cultural lag

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Cultural lag is the phenomenon wherein cultural rules from the past linger on well after they are no longer viable in modern society. A sexual taboo refers to a socially forbidden sexual act or topic. Anomie refers to a state of normlessness or a breakdown in social norms. Cultural context refers to the social and historical circumstances that shape cultural values and practices.

Which Term Describes the Phenomenon Wherein Cultural Rules from the Past