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Understanding Popular Culture

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Which of the following is NOT an example of popular culture?

Foods that people eat

High art and classical music (correct)

Greeting rituals

Styles of dress

What primarily determines popular culture?

International treaties

Religious institutions

Interactions between people in their everyday activities (correct)

Government policies

Which of the following is a characteristic of popular culture?

Isolation from mass media influence

Exclusivity to a certain social class

Reflection of commonly held beliefs (correct)

Stability and resistance to change

How does popular culture relate to people's everyday life?

It both reflects and influences people's everyday life Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of mass media in popular culture?

It significantly influences and informs popular culture Signup and view all the answers

What can attain pop iconic status in popular culture?

Brands such as the Nike swoosh or McDonald’s golden arches Signup and view all the answers

What does Ray Browne define as popular culture in his essay 'Folklore to Populore'?

The products and forms of expression and identity widely accepted in a society Signup and view all the answers

What role does popular culture play in society, according to the passage?

It unites the masses on ideals of acceptable forms of behavior Signup and view all the answers

Why does popular culture appeal to people?

It provides opportunities for both individual happiness and communal bonding Signup and view all the answers

In what way does popular culture differ from high culture, according to the passage?

High culture provides more opportunities for changing prevailing sentiments and norms Signup and view all the answers

What do iconic brands and other aspects of popular culture have in common, based on the passage?

They both rise and fall in terms of popularity over time Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of popular culture in society, according to the passage?

To unite the masses on ideals of acceptable forms of behavior Signup and view all the answers