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What does the study of Popular Culture encompass?
What does the study of Popular Culture encompass?
Everyday cultural expressions that captivate a diverse audience.
Which of the following is a characteristic of Popular Culture?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Popular Culture?
What were some popular elements of pop culture in the 1920s?
What were some popular elements of pop culture in the 1920s?
Flappers, vehicles, jazz music, movies, and nightclubs.
What characterized pop culture in the 1960s?
What characterized pop culture in the 1960s?
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The Berlin Wall fell in the 1920s.
The Berlin Wall fell in the 1920s.
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Pop culture today is heavily influenced by _____ technological advancements.
Pop culture today is heavily influenced by _____ technological advancements.
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Study Notes
Overview of Popular Culture
- Popular culture encompasses everyday cultural expressions appealing to a diverse audience.
- It reflects and shapes society, addressing representation, identity, and cultural evolution.
- Provides insights into the complex relationship between culture, society, and individual identity.
- Focus on Philippine Pop Culture highlights prevalent traditions and material culture.
- Culminating activity engages students in discussing concepts of culture.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the connection between PVMGO of the university and local/global development.
- Enhance the ability to engage with popular culture texts.
- Assess understanding of current topics and trends, particularly in the Philippines.
Concepts of Culture
- Popular culture (pop culture) refers to widely consumed cultural products such as music, art, literature, fashion, dance, film, and media.
- Engages with accessible and appealing media for the majority of society's population.
Brief History of Popular Culture
1920s
- Pop culture became integral to everyday life in the U.S.
- Key elements included the flapper lifestyle, jazz music, and the emergence of movies and nightclubs.
- Signified a new era of affluence and freedom post-World War I.
1940s
- Music and athletics thrived amidst the lingering impacts of the Great Depression.
- Despite the darker economic times, music uplifted spirits even as theater attendance decreased.
1960s
- Characterized by themes of sex, love, and rock & roll.
- Served as an escape from societal issues like government crimes and protests.
- Prominent artists included The Rolling Stones, The Supremes, and Elvis Presley.
- Fashion and social change defined the decade.
1980s
- Marked by the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the Cold War.
- Comedy films transformed during this era, with bright, colorful fashion accessories becoming popular.
- Iconic films like E.T. dominated pop culture, offering a range of entertainment options.
Pop Culture Today
- Dramatic shifts in fashion and entertainment have occurred throughout the decades.
- A society increasingly influenced by social media, impacting cultural consumption.
- Reality television, YouTube personalities, and music videos are central to contemporary pop culture.
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This quiz covers the foundational concepts of Popular Culture as presented in Chapter 1. It explores the dynamics of everyday cultural expressions, representation, identity, and cultural evolution. Engage with the interdisciplinary aspects that shape and reflect society's diverse audiences.
