folklife studies

Folklife studies is the academic field that explores the everyday cultural practices, traditions, and expressions of communities. It examines how people transmit their beliefs, arts, crafts, celebrations, and social behaviors across generations. By documenting and analyzing these cultural elements, folklife studies help us understand the diversity of human experience, preserve cultural heritage, and recognize the significance of local customs in shaping community identities. It combines methods from anthropology, history, and sociology to investigate how culture is lived, shared, and maintained in daily life.