Describe an Example of a Cultural Lag

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Essay

Describe an example of a cultural lag.Explain how it fits the definition of a cultural lag.Distinguish between the material and the nonmaterial aspects of this instance of culture.

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Definitions:

Cotton Gin

An invention by Eli Whitney in 1793 that revolutionized the cotton industry by efficiently separating cotton fibers from their seeds.

Market Revolution

Describes the rapid expansion of the market economy in the 19th century United States, characterized by increases in industrial production and improvements in transportation.

Slavery Expanded

Refers to the growth and spread of the institution of slavery, particularly in the Americas, during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries as a result of the transatlantic slave trade.

Population

The total number of people inhabiting a particular country, area, or place, often analyzed for demographic purposes.