Take Culture: (noun) 1. A socio-economic mentality prevalent in some lower-income communities, characterized by the exploitation and appropriation of resources through manipulation, intimidation, and disregard for laws or social norms. This behaviour is often learned and perpetuated within families and social circles, creating a sense of normalized deviance. 2. A subculture driven by the cynical belief that societal systems are rigged against them, leading to a distrust of authority and a justification for prioritizing resource acquisition at the expense of others. This can manifest in acts like shoplifting, welfare fraud, and even violent crime. 3. A significant contributor to societal tension and distrust, particularly between lower-income and higher-income groups. The perception of "takers" exploiting "makers" fuels resentment and fuels social division.
Key characteristics:
- While not exclusive, "take culture" is often concentrated in communities with limited opportunities and resources, creating a cycle of deprivation and justifying harmful behaviour.
- Children raised in environments where "taking" is normalised are more likely to adopt these behaviours, perpetuating the cycle.
- Individuals within "take culture" often view welfare and legal frameworks as exploitative, further legitimising their actions in their own minds.
- Beyond direct acts of "taking," this mentality can erode social cohesion, hamper economic growth, and create a climate of fear and distrust.
Key characteristics:
- While not exclusive, "take culture" is often concentrated in communities with limited opportunities and resources, creating a cycle of deprivation and justifying harmful behaviour.
- Children raised in environments where "taking" is normalised are more likely to adopt these behaviours, perpetuating the cycle.
- Individuals within "take culture" often view welfare and legal frameworks as exploitative, further legitimising their actions in their own minds.
- Beyond direct acts of "taking," this mentality can erode social cohesion, hamper economic growth, and create a climate of fear and distrust.
"The rise of 'take culture' in the neighbourhood meant shoplifting and petty theft became almost routine, leaving shopkeepers feeling helpless and the community on edge."
"Growing up in a gang-infested area, Miguel saw 'take culture' everywhere: bullying, graffiti, and theft viewed as normal ways to get ahead. Breaking free from that mindset was his biggest challenge."
"Growing up in a gang-infested area, Miguel saw 'take culture' everywhere: bullying, graffiti, and theft viewed as normal ways to get ahead. Breaking free from that mindset was his biggest challenge."
by UnderwaterFlying December 27, 2023
Get the take culturemug. Hyper-Culture: A highly advanced and complex society characterized by the pervasive integration of super-intelligent AI systems and rapid technological progress.
In the rapidly evolving hyper-culture, individuals must continually adapt and upskill to maintain their relevance and competitiveness in a job market increasingly dominated by super-intelligent AI systems.
by Phieyl April 12, 2023
Get the Hyper-Culturemug. Being depressed over the idea of wanting to live in another place or cultural.
E.i. Visiting England, and reminiscing about your experience wishing you could go back or live there.
Cultural depression can act in crying, becoming extremely upset because you are not currently happy to where you are to now.
E.i. Visiting England, and reminiscing about your experience wishing you could go back or live there.
Cultural depression can act in crying, becoming extremely upset because you are not currently happy to where you are to now.
I really wish I could visit Ireland again. I love it there so much, I miss the people, food, and everything about it. I'm experiencing cultural depression.
by Zajttoba May 29, 2017
Get the Cultural depressionmug. by infernovideo April 10, 2008
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Get the Cultural appropriationmug. Someone who simps for another culture than their own due to the belief, either conscious or unconscious, that they can take a mental vacation from their own culture this way. Thus a culture simp is by definition messed up in the head. Some culture simps are driven to create theme parks to convince themselves of belonging to another culture, especially when in a grandiose phase. They also like to visit theme parks safely ensconced in their own culture like the center of a Russian nesting doll, but American, of course. Not to be confused with prejudice, which has a chauvinistic flavor.
You know you're a culture simp when you go slumming at Epcot Center.
An important biopsychosocialparalegalphilosophical question to ask is whether all biracial people necessarily have multiple culture simp personalities, definitionally speaking, or are they transcultural?
Only Rachel Dolezal knows whether she's a culture simp; I have no opinion.
An important biopsychosocialparalegalphilosophical question to ask is whether all biracial people necessarily have multiple culture simp personalities, definitionally speaking, or are they transcultural?
Only Rachel Dolezal knows whether she's a culture simp; I have no opinion.
by White Chocolatte January 1, 2024
Get the Culture Simpmug. Someone who loosely adopts the practices of Islam without strictly adhering by them, a phenomenon often seen within second-generation muslims growing up in Western societies. These types tend to view Islamic practices as personal choices rather than a religious obligation.
Fatima holds strong liberal values and chooses to dress freely despite her religious upbringing. However, she still observes the 5 daily prayers, making her a cultural muslim.
by Shelly_ November 23, 2024
Get the Cultural Muslimmug.