The Cultural Dependency of Prototypes or How Bad Birds Are Able to Survive

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Exploring the intersection of language and culture, this seminar paper examines how everyday language use is often unreflective yet profoundly shaped by the speech community and cultural context. It argues that our cultural framework informs our worldview, influencing which concepts we prioritize in communication. The work draws on linguistic theories to highlight the significance of cultural nuances in shaping language, emphasizing the interplay between societal norms and individual expression.