Culture‐bound syndromes in popular culture.

Popular culture; Hysteria; Syndromes; Indian women (Asians); Social norms

This article, titled "Culture-Bound Syndromes in Popular Culture," explores how popular culture influences the emergence of culture-bound syndromes. The book provides case studies of traditional practices related to folk illnesses and examines various depictions in different forms of media. It focuses on the authenticity of non-Western regions and recognizes the impact of Western influences, aiming to establish a comprehensive framework for understanding the interplay of colonization, religion, and indigenous culture. The article discusses specific examples of culture-bound syndromes in different regions, highlighting the influence of gender, colonial legacies, and local cultural traits. It also explores the impact of digitalization on cultural syndromes and the global prevalence of digital culture-bound syndromes accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the article does not cover all existing cultural syndromes, it serves as a valuable starting point for research on how global and regional popular cultures interpret these syndromes. [Extracted from the article]