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| − | The [[Cultural Extension]] is a measure of | + | The [[Cultural Extension]] ([[Cx]]) is a measure of ''Cultural Proximity'' or deviation for average normative galactic cultural universals in as much as [[Charted Space]] truly has ''averages'' or ''universals''. |
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*'''Symbols''': may range from the concrete (idols; totems; statuary) to the abstract (symbolized belief systems; group affiliations). | *'''Symbols''': may range from the concrete (idols; totems; statuary) to the abstract (symbolized belief systems; group affiliations). | ||
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Revision as of 14:30, 18 December 2018
The Cultural Extension (Cx) is a measure of Cultural Proximity or deviation for average normative galactic cultural universals in as much as Charted Space truly has averages or universals.
Description (Specifications)
No information yet available.
Cultural Extension Parameters
- Homogeneity: degree to which members of society hold common beliefs.
- Members of very homogeneous cultures are in strong agreement on the fundamentals of society (usually basic rights, religion, and methods of interaction).
- Members of non-homogeneous cultures hold many different beliefs on the fundamentals of society.
- Acceptance: degree of xenophobia (or xenophilia) in the culture.
- High Acceptance is evidenced by friendliness to outsiders and offworlders;
- Low Acceptance is characterized by fear or rejection of outsiders.
- Strangeness: degree of difference from the norms of interstellar society.
- High Strangeness is evidenced by unusual or outwardly incomprehensible actions, statements, or responses in the course daily activity.
- Low Strangeness reflects activities close to interstellar norms.
- Symbols: may range from the concrete (idols; totems; statuary) to the abstract (symbolized belief systems; group affiliations).
History & Background (Dossier)
No information yet available.
References & Contributors (Sources)
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- Traveller 5th (pg. 411)