Observation 12 - Are we in the "Culture Club"?! - The SBCC Summit - Some Personal Reflections

Perhaps the second-most-used word after "community" was culture. It was almost impossible to hear any presentation and participate in any discussion without reference to the importance of culture, cultural norms, cultural diversity, cultural relevance, and so on. But there was often a tentativeness in that commitment to culture because, of course, an important part of what many strategies are trying to do is to change culture, which can shape factors including the status of girls, access to children after birth, who makes decisions, dialogue and debate patterns in households, family planning practices, and thousands more.?So, what should be our rhythm and beat related to culture?