In some societies, recent adoption of the practice is linked to copying the traditions of neighbouring groups.

在某些社会里，最近开始实施这种行为的原因是由于模仿附近居住人群的传统。

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In other words, there is a widespread belief that success for Asian societies is dependent on their adoption of western values and institutions.

换句话说，亚洲国家的成功是依靠西方的价值观念和机构这种信念已经传播到各地。

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