There are a variety of proposed legal and cultural explanations as to why Texas has more executions than any other state.

Reynolds (2000) suggests up to 20% genetic influence be included in the cultural explanation.

Recent research, however, casts doubt on the cultural explanation.

Other analysts have stressed social and cultural explanations, arguing that a feminist revolution has left many women with a new sense of independence.

There are, additionally, cultural or social explanations of the origin of jealousy.

"It would be a historical mistake to just give the cultural explanation," Professor Takaki said.

More convincing to most researchers in this field are the cultural explanations.

Starting in the 1980s, cultural explanations of organizations and change became an important part of study.

Why have academics been so allergic to cultural explanations?

Second, it is often assumed that cultural explanations are wholly deterministic, leaving no room for human agency.