Question

Who among the following gave the theory of Cultural Lag as cultural theorist?

• A. Ruth Benedict
• B. Talcott Parsons
• C. William F. Ogburn
• D. W.G. Sumner

Hint:

Cultural lag occurs when social values change slower than technology.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
Cultural lag refers to the delay between changes in material culture and adjustments in non-material culture.

Step 1:
Technological and material changes often occur rapidly, while values, beliefs, and laws change slowly.

Step 2:
The theory of Cultural Lag was proposed by William F. Ogburn.

Step 3:
Ogburn explained that imbalance between material and non-material culture creates social problems and adjustment delays.

Step 4:

• Ruth Benedict worked in cultural anthropology.
• Talcott Parsons developed structural functionalism.
• W.G. Sumner is known for concepts like folkways and ethnocentrism.

Step 5:
Hence, the correct answer is William F. Ogburn. \[ \boxed{\text{(3) William F. Ogburn}} \]