In addition to Hofstede et al.'s (2010) cultural dimensions, Khan (2007) contended that Pakistan has gone through extremely debilitating and entrenched corruption that resulted in the government's inability to provide services and maintain law and order in the country.
The practices and codes of these tribal societies are extremely old and entrenched, and in some cases even predate the advent of Islam in the region.
"However, I think entering some of the more lucrative markets in Western Europe or North America would prove extremely challenging given deeply entrenched competitors and the low level of audience awareness for Tencent.
At its most extreme this can lead to entrenched attitudes of homophobia and racism that prove extremely difficult to shift.
In terms of religion, nowadays the religious atmosphere in Kaligang is extremely strong, and Islam is deeply entrenched in the minds of people living there.
Once entrenched, an interest group is extremely hard to shift.
And having lived through the actual 1980, it's extremely amusing to watch the cast, firmly entrenched in the silent era style of acting, warble vaudevillian ballads like I Wish I Could Meet A Gal Like Grandma -- a far cry from the year's actual biggest hit, Blondie's Call Me, but it's all part of the delightful ride.
With the Jets, there is no controversy because Vinny Testaverde is the entrenched starter, but the backup, Ray Lucas, is extremely unhappy that the team drafted Chad Pennington, and Lucas has made his unhappiness known.
This threatens a lot of entrenched interests because the average Joe can fabricate extremely complex products at home for pennies, which is disruptive to say the least.
The main reason Italy has "reached the bottom" of Europe's equality rankings is "the Catholic presence entrenched in the establishment, which has conducted an extremely hostile policy against this kind of law through politics and media," Democratic Party deputy Ivan Scalfarotto, 51, said.
