A traditional civilization refers to a society with well-established cultural practices, social structures, and beliefs passed down through generations, often with a strong emphasis on continuity and resistance to rapid change. These civilizations are characterized by a blend of distinct cultural elements, including social hierarchies, religious traditions, myths, epics, legends, artistic expressions, and economic systems that have evolved over time.
Knowledge, stories, and history are often passed down orally, emphasizing storytelling and communal memory. Hierarchical social structures, often based on birth, occupation, or religious affiliation, are common, with specific roles and responsibilities for different groups. Have a strong sense of religious belief, with rituals, ceremonies, and deities that guide daily life. A strong sense of community and shared identity, with mutual obligations and responsibilities among members, is a hallmark of many traditional civilizations. Often resist rapid modernization and embrace a more gradual approach to social and technological advancements, valuing continuity and established ways of life. Have a rich history of artistic expression, including music, dance, visual arts, and crafts, that reflect their beliefs, values, and culture.
Knowledge, stories, and history are often passed down orally, emphasizing storytelling and communal memory. Hierarchical social structures, often based on birth, occupation, or religious affiliation, are common, with specific roles and responsibilities for different groups. Have a strong sense of religious belief, with rituals, ceremonies, and deities that guide daily life. A strong sense of community and shared identity, with mutual obligations and responsibilities among members, is a hallmark of many traditional civilizations. Often resist rapid modernization and embrace a more gradual approach to social and technological advancements, valuing continuity and established ways of life. Have a rich history of artistic expression, including music, dance, visual arts, and crafts, that reflect their beliefs, values, and culture.
by tradical May 12, 2025

Neo traditional dynamic is basically the "modern traditional" blended marriage dynamic. It has a mix of modern and classical marriage roles.
In this dynamic, husband is primary earner while wife is the secondary earner. Wife does childcare while husband does chores.
If no kids are involved, then the earning situation is the same, only this time they split chores 50/50 roughly.
In this dynamic, husband is primary earner while wife is the secondary earner. Wife does childcare while husband does chores.
If no kids are involved, then the earning situation is the same, only this time they split chores 50/50 roughly.
by geocoon2 May 29, 2024

"If we're being traditional, the American government is mediocre."
by TheAlmightyDefinition June 18, 2022

It is who lives the tradition - from the Latin traditio, tradere = "to transmit", "hand over". It is based on the preservation of culture, weltanschauung, myths, spirituality, moral values, virtue, loyalty, honor, respect for ancestors, asceticism, wisdom, and timeless ancient teachings and philosophies.
It does not deny the present, however, respects the past, to ensure the future.
It does not deny the present, however, respects the past, to ensure the future.
by tradical May 25, 2023

It is a regime, a transcendental, mythic, metaphysical, and spiritual bond in which rulers embody superhuman types as a telos, based on spiritual transcendence, hierarchy, authority, discipline, courage, honor, loyalty, fidelity, temperance, abnegation, virtue, wisdom, symbolism, asceticism, anagogy and heroism. Consequently, the intrinsic, integral development of its members (suum cuique). Something similar to ancient wisdom, myths, epics and spiritual traditions.
Staunchly opposes: Modern State, French Revolution, Liberal Bourgeois Democracy, Anarchism, Liberalism, Fascism, Populism, Communism, Marxism, Socialism, Nationalism, Modernism, Representative Democracy, Capitalism, Progressism, Totalitarianism, Humanism, Renaissance, Enlightenment, Protestant Reformation, Secular State, Statism, Positivism, Freemasonry, New Age, feminism, affirmative action, human rights, technocracy, gay rights, ecumenism, ideologies, globalization, nihilism, militant atheism, abortion, mass media, consumerism, materialism, darwinism, evolutionism, collectivism, rationalism, state bureaucracy. Is anti-left/right dichotomy, anti-system, anti-republican, skeptical of science, technology and economics.
Staunchly opposes: Modern State, French Revolution, Liberal Bourgeois Democracy, Anarchism, Liberalism, Fascism, Populism, Communism, Marxism, Socialism, Nationalism, Modernism, Representative Democracy, Capitalism, Progressism, Totalitarianism, Humanism, Renaissance, Enlightenment, Protestant Reformation, Secular State, Statism, Positivism, Freemasonry, New Age, feminism, affirmative action, human rights, technocracy, gay rights, ecumenism, ideologies, globalization, nihilism, militant atheism, abortion, mass media, consumerism, materialism, darwinism, evolutionism, collectivism, rationalism, state bureaucracy. Is anti-left/right dichotomy, anti-system, anti-republican, skeptical of science, technology and economics.
by tradical July 19, 2023

It is a regime, a transcendental, mythic, metaphysical, and spiritual bond in which rulers embody superhuman types as a telos, based on spiritual transcendence, hierarchy, authority, discipline, courage, honor, loyalty, fidelity, temperance, abnegation, virtue, wisdom, symbolism, asceticism, anagogy and heroism. Consequently, the intrinsic, integral development of its members (suum cuique). Something similar to ancient wisdom, myths, epics and spiritual traditions.
Staunchly opposes: Modern State, French Revolution, Liberal Bourgeois State, Anarchism, Liberalism, Fascism, Populism, Communism, Marxism, Socialism, Nationalism, Modernism, Democracy, Capitalism, Progressivism, Totalitarianism, Humanism, Secular State, Statism, Positivism, Freemasonry, feminism, human rights, technocracy, gay rights, ecumenism, ideologies, globalization, militant atheism, abortion, mass media, consumerism, materialism, darwinism, rationalism. Is anti-left-right dichotomy, anti-system, anti-republican, skeptical of science, technology, organized religions and economics.
Staunchly opposes: Modern State, French Revolution, Liberal Bourgeois State, Anarchism, Liberalism, Fascism, Populism, Communism, Marxism, Socialism, Nationalism, Modernism, Democracy, Capitalism, Progressivism, Totalitarianism, Humanism, Secular State, Statism, Positivism, Freemasonry, feminism, human rights, technocracy, gay rights, ecumenism, ideologies, globalization, militant atheism, abortion, mass media, consumerism, materialism, darwinism, rationalism. Is anti-left-right dichotomy, anti-system, anti-republican, skeptical of science, technology, organized religions and economics.
Traditional Aristocracy differs mainly from the liberal bourgeois and modern oligarchy, as it is based on transcendence rather than decadence.
by tradical July 11, 2023

A traditional civilization refers to a complex human society that develops in a certain period and region, with distinctive characteristics such as political, economic, social and cultural organization, as well as traditions, values, myths, epics, legends and beliefs passed down over time. These societies are often characterized by hierarchical structures, established systems of government, diversified economic activities and the existence of cultural institutions such as religion and education. Traditional civilization is characterized by complex social structures, such as social classes, hierarchies and division of labour. There is a system of government that regulates social life, with authority figures and laws that establish rules and norms. Traditional civilization has various economic activities, such as agriculture, crafts, trade and manufacturing, which sustain society. Traditional civilization has its own customs, traditions, values, beliefs and cultural practices, which are passed down from generation to generation. Traditional civilizations develop specific technologies for their activities, which can vary according to region and historical period. Traditional civilizations usually have urban centers, such as cities, which serve as hubs of political, economic and cultural activity.
by tradical May 9, 2025
