In contemporary American society, a striking phenomenon has emerged: the sacralization of culture and cultural identity. To put it more directly, culture has become a religion. Cultural identity has ...

“If we are to achieve a richer culture, rich in contrasting values, we must recognize the whole gamut of human potentialities, and so weave a less arbitrary social fabric, one in which each diverse ...

Niue’s delegation performs a dance at FestPAC 2024. Credit: John Augé Pacific Island nations face significant threats of cultural erosion due to globalization, modernization, and external influences.

When two people from different cultural backgrounds choose to build a life together, they are not only blending traditions and families but also continually renegotiating questions such as “Who am I ...