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Cultural tension

A cultural tension is a contradiction or friction between values, expectations and practices present in a society or group

What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.

What it is and how it works

It can reveal unmet needs and opportunities for research. For example, the desire for convenience can coexist with concern about environmental impact. Identifying a tension does not justify claiming that an entire generation thinks the same way.

Related concepts

Cultural tension: what it is and how it works · Zorraquino