Cultural Differences Debate

Commenters repeatedly attribute observed differences in behavior, perceptions, or practices to culture rather than race or other factors, debating the role and implications of cultural variations. Discussions highlight cultural explanations as the core theme, with some questioning or agreeing on cultural influences.

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ffggvv • Aug 24, 2020 • View on HN

why can’t you just attribute it to culture? it’s clearly that

PStamatiou • Aug 27, 2008 • View on HN

in our culture. in others not..

wahern • Mar 24, 2017 • View on HN

It sounds like a cultural thing.

rStar • Nov 5, 2020 • View on HN

i believe we’re running into cultural differences here.

tixocloud • Apr 5, 2017 • View on HN

What if the culture isn't like that to begin with?

pjmlp • Oct 12, 2024 • View on HN

As mentioned, it is a cultural thing.

mratzloff • Aug 30, 2012 • View on HN

Sure... so why the culture difference?

asdflkj • Mar 1, 2008 • View on HN

This is a matter of culture, not race. Is culturism bad these days?

daneburkland • May 18, 2020 • View on HN

Agree, culture is perhaps the elephant in this room.

justincormack • Mar 16, 2013 • View on HN

I think it is cultural, so not clear there is a real "understanding".