"But we're still in somewhat a Puritanical society in a lot of ways"

In this quote, Joe Mantegna is expressing his belief that regardless of progress and modernization, there are still residues of Puritan values and beliefs present in society. The term "Puritanical" describes the rigorous ethical and spiritual code followed by the Puritans, a group of English Protestants who looked for to cleanse the Church of England in the 16th and 17th centuries. Mantegna suggests that these worths, such as a strong emphasis on morality and a rigorous adherence to traditional gender functions, continue to influence our society today. This could be seen in different elements of our culture, from the method we view and judge others to the expectations placed on individuals in terms of behavior and appearance. In spite of development, Mantegna believes that these Puritanical suitables still hold sway in lots of aspects of our society.