When there is a difference in the pace of progress of material and non-material cultural. This difference is called

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Cultural lag refers to the period of maladjustment when the non-material culture is struggling to adapt to new material conditions. This concept, introduced by sociologist William F. Ogburn, highlights how material culture (technology, infrastructure) can evolve rapidly, while non-material culture (values, laws, beliefs) often takes longer to catch up.

When There Is a Difference in the Pace of Progress