What is another word for cultural materialism?
Pronunciation: [kˈʌlt͡ʃəɹə͡l mətˈi͡əɹɪəlˌɪzəm] (IPA) 
Cultural materialism is a theory that assumes material conditions, such as economic and technological factors, play a significant role in shaping cultural practices. Synonyms for cultural materialism include cultural determinism, materialist cultural theory, and materialist analysis of culture. These terms emphasize the idea that cultural practices are influenced by the physical and economic contexts in which they exist. Additionally, cultural materialism is often associated with Marxist theory, as it emphasizes the ways in which economic and social structures impact cultural production and consumption. Other related terms include cultural ecology, which considers the relationship between culture and the environment, and political ecology, which examines issues of power and control in relation to resource use and distribution.
