• prayer@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    “drinking” culture, “bicycle” culture, “car” culture. It’s just a way to express society’s attitude towards those in animate object, and how our lives are impacted as a result.

    Drinking culture in the US determines that you shouldn’t drive while intoxicated. Car culture makes it impossible to get out of the bar withot driving, so it means that the most common way to get your drunk friend home is to call them an Uber.

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      10 months ago

      Also can indicate time frequently spent on something.

      Drinking culture – parties most weekends, select entertainment connected to alcohol (music festivals, nightclubs, tourist destinations)

      Car culture – behind the wheel every day

      Gun culture – engage in discourse, meet friends at the shooting range, hunting