The phrase "cultural paradigm" refers to a set of beliefs, values, and assumptions shared by a specific group or society. It represents the overarching way people within that culture view and understand the world. Full definition
This idea of the «social strand» stands over against the prevailing cultural paradigm. (religion-online.org)
The Russian cultural paradigm is that a woman should be married, with children, and an unmarried woman is declined a respectable social status. (womenrussia.com)
Therefore the measuring stick of success that has been used on white middle class families embodies values belonging to the dominant cultural paradigm. (positive-parenting-ally.com)