Understanding Culture: Traditions, Values, Norms

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Which of the following best describes Matthew Arnold's view of culture?

Culture is best when it is widely accessible, commercially produced and consumed by the masses.
Culture is a dynamic entity shaped by the working class and their political engagement.
Culture encompasses all aspects of daily life including traditions, values, and social norms for all people.
Culture represents 'the best that has been thought and said' and should be preserved by the elite. (correct)

Which of the following examples accurately differentiates high culture from folk culture?

High culture includes traditional songs, while folk culture encompasses sophisticated artistic performances such as ballet.
High culture arises from the people and can be resisted, while folk culture is imposed by dominant classes.
High culture consists of widely accessible cultural elements like K-Pop, while folk culture involves commercial objects produced for mass consumption.
High culture is exemplified by refined artistic expressions like Mozart's *The Magic Flute*, while folk culture includes traditional dances like *Tinikling*. (correct)

According to John Storey's definitions, which perspective considers popular culture as arising from the people?

Popular culture consists of commercial objects produced for mass consumption.
Popular culture is widely favored or well-liked in society.
Popular culture originates from the populace rather than being imposed from above. (correct)
Popular culture is everything remaining after defining high culture.

Which of the following scenarios demonstrates how popular culture can be partially imposed by dominant classes but also resisted?

A government promotes classical music concerts to cultivate refined tastes, but citizens primarily engage with internet memes. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of popular culture categories, how do news events differ from political events?

News events shape public opinion, while political events involve political figures. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options accurately illustrates the relationship between subculture and counterculture?

A subculture exists within a larger culture, while a counterculture rejects it. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which example illustrates a 'co-culture' negotiating its identity within a dominant culture?

A minority ethnic group maintains its traditions while participating in the broader society's economic and political systems. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best represents the postmodern perspective on popular culture?

The boundaries between authentic and commercial culture in popular culture are indistinct. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Culture

A shared way of living including traditions, values and beliefs.

High Culture

Intellectual, refined aesthetics often appreciated by a more educated audience.