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Methodical culturalism

Methodical culturalism is a big phrase that means we study cultures in a very organized way. So, think about going to school where you learn different subjects like math, science, and history. In methodical culturalism, we focus on learning about different cultures and how they do things, like what they eat, how they celebrate holidays, and what their beliefs are.

Just like when you do math problems step by step, we also follow certain steps to learn about cultures. First, we observe and gather information about the culture. Then, we analyze the information and try to understand why they do things the way they do. Finally, we make a conclusion based on what we learned about the culture.

This method helps us to better understand and appreciate different cultures around the world. It's like learning a new language, except instead of words, we learn about people and their way of life. We can use this knowledge to be more respectful and open-minded towards people with different backgrounds and beliefs.
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