Perhaps one example is Chassidish clothing, influenced by Eastern European Jewry.
Does Hashem want Chassids to continue wearing such old-world garments?
Well, what would happen if old-world looking and behaving Jews modernized their look? If they blended in better, then they could more readily assimilate into secular society.
According to old-world Jewry, is it not better to remain connected to their past via dress and customs than risk sympathizing with the contemporary society?
Perhaps fear is another factor. Fear of losing their connection with Hashem if they let go of the old-world yoke. Perhaps some Jews want to pay tribute to their ancestors by keeping their traditions alive. Some Jews in every time clashed with their present society at large. Not all Jews are old-world. Still, don’t the old-world Jews give back to all Jews, secular, MO, etc, with their traditional ways?
Granted, I definitely believe that some (abusive) old-world customs ought to be discarded. When it comes to punishing children with violence (hitting and humiliating one’s children which I have witnessed first hand), and smacking children in cheder, I pray that the old-world mentality will soften and realize that just because zedi or whoever did it does not mean that such ways are best or healthy.
IMHO, we inherited many traumas over the centuries. Hashem would want us to be healthy, kind, optimistic, and empathetic.
What’s your take?