The canonical forms of studying ‘culture’ have its roots in the colonial enterprise, where the forces of the empire engaged with the concept of cultures as geographically, ethnically, and linguistically contained systems. This perspective is reflected in the academic and artistic works produced from the early 1800s to the mid-1900s. This notion of culture is firmly entrenched in the imperialist mindset, which primarily views cultures through their differences, a strategy employed to politically isolate and dominate large populations under the guise of "civilising" them.

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Transcultural studies seek to challenge this narrative.

We ask, "Are cultures truly so isolated and developed in separation from one another?"