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Explain the concept of 'British cultural studies' as described in the text.
British cultural studies is described as the engaged, theoretical, and empirical study of contemporary culture from below or from the margins. It is defined as a way of life, a set of texts, and an instrument of social division, and the academic in this field is often seen as an 'organic intellectual' representing oppressed or relatively powerless groups.
What is the significance of British cultural studies in the discipline of cultural studies globally?
British cultural studies is regarded as the 'mother lode' of the discipline globally, and it played a key role in defining culture as a way of life, a set of texts, and an instrument of social division.
How has the figure of the cultural studies academic been consistently portrayed in Britain?
The cultural studies academic has been consistently figured as something like an 'organic intellectual', representing oppressed or relatively powerless groups, initially marked by class, and later by gender, race, sexuality, taste community, or subculture, with a commitment to education as a tool for progressivist politics.
What are the key characteristics of the cultural studies academic in Britain?
The academic is portrayed as an 'organic intellectual' representing oppressed or relatively powerless groups, with a commitment to education as a tool for progressivist politics, and is marked by class, gender, race, sexuality, taste community, or subculture.
What is the author's view on the origins and impact of British cultural studies?
The author believes that British cultural studies emerges out of the wo, and sees it as a significant and influential force in shaping the study of contemporary culture globally.
Test your knowledge of British cultural studies and its impact on the field of cultural studies with this quiz. Explore the key concepts, theorists, and contributions that have made British cultural studies a significant influence in the study of contemporary culture.
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